World Cup Group E permutations; Who needs what to qualify for the last 16?
Ahead of the final matchday in Group E, Sports Mole looks at what Spain, Germany, Japan and Costa Rica need to qualify for the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup.
Nov 30, 13:17
Preview: Japan vs. Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup clash between Japan and Spain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 29, 23:37
Preview: Costa Rica vs. Germany - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup clash between Costa Rica and Germany, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 29, 09:41
Costa Rica record shock victory over Japan in Group E
Japan miss the chance to move onto six points in Group E, as they suffer a 1-0 defeat to Costa Rica in their second match at the World Cup.
Nov 27, 11:53
Japan vs. Costa Rica: How do both squads compare ahead of World Cup clash?
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup meeting between Japan and Costa Rica, Sports Mole looks at how both squads compare, including their most valuable and top-scoring players.
Nov 26, 23:38
World Cup 2022: Japan vs. Costa Rica head-to-head record
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup clash between Japan and Costa Rica, Sports Mole looks back at the previous meetings between the two sides.
Nov 26, 22:03
Hajime Moriyasu: 'Japan are learning from other countries'
Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu says that his team want to 'build their own style by learning from other countries'.
Nov 26, 18:27
Hansi Flick says Germany are facing a "final" against Spain
Germany boss Hansi Flick challenges his players to bounce back from their shock 2-1 defeat to Japan when they take on Spain.
Nov 26, 17:49
How Japan could line up against Costa Rica
Sports Mole looks at how Japan could line up in Sunday's World Cup clash with Costa Rica.
Nov 25, 08:49
Preview: Japan vs. Costa Rica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup clash between Japan and Costa Rica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 25, 08:45
World Cup Team of the Week - Bukayo Saka, Olivier Giroud, Gavi
Sports Mole selects its World Cup Team of the Week, including Bukayo Saka, Richarlison and Gavi.
Nov 25, 08:14
Japan come from behind to stun Germany in World Cup opener
Japan score two late goals to record a 2-1 victory over Germany in their opening match of the 2022 World Cup.
Nov 23, 14:59
How Japan could line up against Germany
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Japan could line up for Wednesday's World Cup 2022 Group E clash with Germany.
Nov 21, 10:08
Preview: Germany vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup clash between Germany and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 21, 09:52
Canada come from behind to beat Japan in World Cup warm-up match
Canada come from behind to record a 2-1 victory over Japan in Thursday's World Cup warm-up fixture at the Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai.
Nov 17, 15:53
Japan World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews the chances of one of Asia's greatest hopes, Japan, competing at a seventh consecutive World Cup.
Nov 15, 17:00
Preview: Canada vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's International Friendlies clash between Canada and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 15, 15:49
Japan confirm squad for 2022 World Cup, including Takehiro Tomiyasu
Japan confirm their squad for the 2022 World Cup, with Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu available for the national side in Qatar.
Nov 7, 21:27
Preview: Ecuador vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Ecuador and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 25, 21:52
Preview: Japan vs. USA - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between Japan and USA, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 20, 23:57
Preview: Japan vs. Brazil - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's International Friendlies clash between Japan and Brazil, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 4, 10:38
Preview: Japan vs. Paraguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's International Friendlies clash between Japan and Paraguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 31, 23:46
Preview: Japan vs. Vietnam - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Japan and Vietnam, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 27, 20:39
Preview: Australia vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Australia and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 22, 13:57
Preview: Japan vs. Saudi Arabia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Japan and Saudi Arabia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 31, 02:09
Preview: Japan vs. China - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Japan and China, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 25, 11:08
Preview: Oman vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Oman and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 14, 16:52
Preview: Vietnam vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Vietnam and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 9, 04:57
Preview: Japan vs. Australia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Japan and Australia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 10, 23:43
Preview: China vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between China and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 6, 09:07
Preview: Japan vs. Oman - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Japan and Oman, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 31, 16:13
Preview: Japan Under-23s vs. Mexico Under-23s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Olympic Games Men's Football clash between Japan Under-23s and Mexico Under-23s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 4, 14:26
Preview: Japan Under-23s vs. Spain Under-23s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Olympic Games Men's Football clash between Japan Under-23s and Spain Under-23s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 1, 12:15
Preview: Japan Under-23s vs. New Zealand Under-23s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Olympic Games Men's Football clash between Japan Under-23s and New Zealand Under-23s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 29, 11:30
Preview: France Under-23s vs. Japan Under-23s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Olympic Games Men's Football clash between France Under-23s and Japan Under-23s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 26, 12:04
Preview: Japan Under-23s vs. Mexico Under-23s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Olympic Games Men's Football clash between Japan Under-23s and Mexico Under-23s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 23, 15:05
Preview: Japan Under-23s vs. South Africa Under-23s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Olympic Games Men's Football clash between Japan Under-23s and South Africa Under-23s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 20, 23:19
Preview: Japan vs. Serbia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between Japan and Serbia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 9, 22:12
Preview: Japan vs. Myanmar - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Japan and Myanmar, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 26, 17:17
Which J-League players are pushing for a move to Europe?
There are a wide range of Japanese players who are already plying their trade in Europe, but which J-League players are pushing to secure their big move across the world?
Jan 7, 08:49