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'We need him': Verbruggen & Memphis in race to be fit for the Netherlands' World Cup opener

The Netherlands have doubts over the fitness of first-choice goalkeeper ⁠Bart Verbruggen, injured in their Monday friendly in New York and doubtful for the World Cup opener ‌against Japan on Sunday.

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Japan captain Wataru Endo in race against time to pass World Cup opener fitness test

Japan captain Wataru Endo is in a race to be fit for their World Cup opener against the Netherlands on Sunday, leaving coach Hajime Moriyasu "praying" he makes it.

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World Cup Group F preview: Netherlands real contenders as Japan and Sweden provide threat

The 2026 World Cup gets underway on June 11th when co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the tournament opener. Over the coming days, Flashscore will preview every pool in depth, with this piece looking at Group F.

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Maya Yoshida gets send-off as Japan edge Iceland in farewell friendly

Koki Ogawa scored an 87th-minute winner as Japan signed off for the FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 friendly victory over Iceland in Tokyo for a sixth successive win, and a third in as many H2Hs.

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Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami to be out four to six weeks with hamstring injury

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami, a Japanese slugger among Major League Baseball's top hitters, will be sidelined about four to six weeks, manager Will Venable said on Saturday.

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Former Arsenal defender Tomiyasu feels Japan 'responsibility' at World Cup

Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu said Thursday he felt a "responsibility" to perform for Japan at the World Cup after being called up following long stretches out through injury.

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Yomiuri Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe arrested for assaulting daughter

Shinnosuke Abe, manager of the Yomiuri Giants, one of Japan's most popular baseball teams, stepped down from his position after he was arrested fored for allegedly assaulting his daughter, local media reported Tuesday.