Asian nations competing at this summer's World Cup have underwhelmed with their performances, most of them failing to qualify for the knockout phase.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 pits South American giants Brazil against Asian heavyweights Japan in Houston.

Player’s lack of time playing for or against teams in top leagues cited as reason only two sides survive first round, compared with Africa’s nine.

Japan leads Brazil 1-0 in the World Cup match. Japan to finish in another position at 50% YES.

Japan eliminated from the 2026 World Cup by Brazil in Round of 32. Japan's exit at this stage is now at 100% YES.

Japan eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after losing to Brazil in Round of 32. Japan's exit priced at 100% YES.

Brazil came back to defeat Japan 2–1 and earn a place in the World Cup last 16.

Houston, Texas, June 29 (Jiji Press)--Japan was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to Brazil 2-1 in Houston, Texas, on Monday. The Japanese men's national soccer…

Japan will never win the World Cup unless football becomes the country's number one sport, midfielder Daichi Kamada warned after their heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Brazil on Monday.

After Japan’s elimination at the hands of Brazil, all Asian teams are out of the FIFA World Cup.

Iran were treated badly while two countries were debutants, but Saudi Arabia and South Korea should have done better

DALLAS, June 30 : Despite coach Hajime Moriyasu's pre-tournament declarations that his team should challenge for the title, Japan will travel home from the World Cup having been…

Asian nations competing at this summer's World Cup have underwhelmed with their performances, most of them failing to qualify for the knockout phase.