Newsletter Signup
Subscribe
Account Login
Username:
Password:
Remember me
login
Forgot your password?
Don't have an account? Register now!
AFL
Cricket
Football
Golf
League
Motorsport
Union
Women
More Sport
Win
Account Login
Username:
Password:
Remember me
login
Forgot your password?
Don't have an account? Register now!
AFL
Cricket
Football
Golf
League
Motorsport
Union
Women
More Sport
Win
+ All Sports
Newsletter Signup
Subscribe
Home
japan
japan
Almost 41,000 supporters attend Japan v Colombia
A total of 40,842 fans attended the World Cup match between Japan and Colombia, which took place in the Russian city of Saransk on Tuesday, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Tuesday.
19 Jun 2018
Japan overcome Colombia - pic special
Yuya Osako's second-half header gave Japan a winning start in Group H against ten-man Colombia, and earned a first-ever World Cup win for Asia over South America. Pics by Getty Images.
19 Jun 2018
Colombia's Carlos Sanchez receives first red card of Russia 2018
Colombia midfielder Carlos Sanchez has become the first player of the 2018 FIFA World Cup to be shown a red card.
19 Jun 2018
Japanese princess arrives for the Blue Samurai's clash with Colombia
Japanese princess Hisako Takamado has arrived in the Russian city of Saransk, which will host Tuesday's FIFA World Cup match between Japan and Colombia.
19 Jun 2018
Nawalka says team are ready to beat Senegal
Poland head coach Adam Nawalka said on Monday that his team were ready to beat Senegal at their first World Cup match.
19 Jun 2018
Colombia plan to reach knockout stages says Pekerman
Colombia head coach Jose Pekerman said on Monday that his team were aiming to reach the knockout stages of the tournament.
19 Jun 2018
Ospina says Japan will be tough opponents
Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina said on Monday that Japan would be a tough team to play against, ahead of their match on Tuesday in Saransk.
19 Jun 2018
Glik may miss Senegal match says Nawalka
Poland Defender Kamil Glik may miss the 2018 World Cup match against Senegal, Poland head coach Adam Nawalka said on Monday.
19 Jun 2018
Senegal need to enjoy World Cup says Kouyate
Senegal midfielder and captain Cheikhou Kouyate said on Monday that it was important for the team to enjoy the World Cup and give joy to their supporters.
19 Jun 2018
Hasebe says Japan are in excellent shape
Japan are in excellent shape and are ready to face Colombia in their first game of the World Cup, the team's captain Makoto Hasebe said on Monday.
19 Jun 2018
Nishino says earthquake in Japan may have psychological impact
Japan head coach Akira Nishino said on Monday that the earthquake in the western Japan city of Osaka might have a psychological impact on his players ahead of their first 2018 World Cup match against Colombia.
19 Jun 2018
Japan should try to keep Rodriguez at bay says Nishino
Japan head coach Akira Nishino said on Monday that it was crucial for all of his players to pay special attention to Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez during the teams first match at the 2018 World Cup, which is set to be held in Saransk on Tuesday.
19 Jun 2018
Senegal ready for Poland game says Cisse
Senegal are fully aware of how important their first 2018 World Cup game against Poland is and are well-prepared for the encounter, head coach Aliou Cisse said on Monday.
18 Jun 2018
Japanese public figures make last-ditch dash for Russia
Japanese public figures are expected to arrive in Russia to support their national football team at the FIFA World Cup, which kicked off on Thursday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
18 Jun 2018
Rodriguez And Barrios Train With Colombia Squad
Colombia midfielders James Rodriguez and Wilmar Barrios trained with the rest of the team, two days after arriving at their training base in Kazan.
16 Jun 2018
Yoshida: Enduring the frustrations of Southampton and Japan
Maya Yoshida concedes he felt the same level of frustration playing for Japan and Southampton in the past year.
15 Jun 2018
Eiji Kawashima hopes for at least a draw against Colombia
Japanese goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima says his side need at least a draw in their World Cup opener against Colombia in Saransk.
15 Jun 2018
Japan complete World Cup line-up
The Japanese national team became the last country to arrive in Russia ahead of the 2018 World Cup.
13 Jun 2018
Gallery: Every stadium at the 2018 World Cup
Take a look at all the grounds which will be hosting games in Russia. Pictures by Getty Images.
12 Jun 2018
Poland thrash Lithuania 4-0 in friendly
World Cup-bound Poland beat Lithuania 4-0 in a friendly match held at the Stadion Narodowy in Warsaw on Tuesday.
12 Jun 2018
Five danger men from Group H
In the last of our series of Word Cup danger men we look at the players who will light up Group H...
12 Jun 2018
Latest News
Preview: The PNG Open
13 Aug 2025
Make that three 2025 titles - Steve Allan strikes again
11 Aug 2025
Burmester claims LIV Golf Chicago in three-way playoff
11 Aug 2025
Most Read
A nice way to say 'Up yours coach!' - The biggest AFLW talking points
19 Mar 2021
Updated: AFLW Round 2 preview and schedule
14 Jan 2022
AFLW full team rosters for 2022 season
5 Jan 2022
Gallery: 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix
14 Apr 2025
