England's preparations for the World Cup hit an unwelcome though probably insignificant speed bump on Friday night as Japan claimed their first-ever win against the Three Lions at a fractious and rapidly emptying Wembley.

LONDON (AP) — Bayern Munich star Harry Kane was missing for England in its friendly match against Japan on Tuesday after sustaining what the national team described as a “minor issue in training.” England said its captain was being “rested tonight as a precaution” but was staying with the squad and receiving further assessment.

A lifelong fan and Texas native living in Tokyo will travel to Arlington this summer for the FIFA World Cup as Japan’s Samurai Blue faces the Netherlands at AT&T Stadium in North Texas.

Saturday night, the Oakland Coliseum was the place for soccer fans to be. The venue hosted an international friendly match between Japan's and Mexico's Men's National soccer teams. Organizers of the match reported that the match was at capacity on Saturday ...

Japan’s Riko Ueki, right, heads the ball during the Women’s Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between Japan and South Korea in Sydney, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft) Japan’s Maika Hamano reacts,

Tuesday's defeat was Tuchel's second since taking charge at the start of last year and decided by Kaoru Mitoma's fine first-half finish at the end of a well-worked move started by the Japan star dispossessing Cole Palmer.

England vs Japan: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today - Three Lions bidding for victory in final international break of the season

Japan players celebrate after Takuma Asano scored his side’s second goal during the World Cup group E soccer match between Germany and Japan, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 23. (AP Photo) DOHA, Qata--Another World Cup day, another World Cup shock.