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Japan made history in the 2018 World Cup by defeating Colombia 2–1, their first ever victory by any AFC team against a CONMEBOL team in an official tournament, as well as Japan's first ever victory at the World Cup finals in UEFA nations.
Hace 1 día · The Dai-Nippon Shukyu Kyokai (“Greater Japan Football Association”) is founded, with IMAMURA Jikichi as its first president. Its founding was prompted by The Football Association (The FA) presenting Japan with the FA Silver Cup in 1919. Nov.
29 de jun. de 2018 · Japanese soccer first came to global attention in 1968 at the Olympic Games in Mexico. Forward Kamamoto Kunishige finished the tournament as top scorer, and he and his teammates—including...
The Japan Professional Football League is established as a legal corporation (10 clubs). 1992: May: SHIMADA Hideo becomes the JFA's seventh president. Oct.-Nov. The 10th Asian Cup is held in Hiroshima. Japan becomes Asian champions for the first time. 1993: May: Japan Professional Football League (J.League) kicks off (15 May). Aug.-Sep.
14 de mar. de 2024 · The history of football in Japan is a tale of gradual growth and passionate embrace. From its introduction in the late 19th century to the flourishing professional leagues of today, football has woven itself into the nation’s fabric.
Japan Beach Soccer National Team squad & schedule - Portugal Tour (7/18-7/26＠Matosinhos, Portugal) 【Match Report】Nadeshiko Japan score four times in win over Ghana.
25 de nov. de 2022 · Long-time fans will remember the team’s painful history in the final round of Asian qualification during the 1994 World Cup. Known as the “Tragedy of Doha” (ドーハの悲劇), the Japan football team was minutes away from qualifying for their first World Cup, only to end up in a 2-2 tie with Iraq.
