Takashi Inui

FIFA World Cup 2018: Japan have blueprint for future, says Keisuke Honda after painful end to tournament

Keisuke Honda said his country had a blueprint for the future despite being knocked out of the World Cup in painful fashion by Belgium on Monday.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Japan coach Akira Nishino describes Belgium defeat as 'tragedy', expresses disappointment

Japan coach Akira Nishino admitted his desperate disappointment after seeing the Blue Samurai bow out of the World Cup in an agonising 3-2 defeat against Belgium on Monday in the last 16.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Nacer Chadli's injury-time winner helps Belgium beat Japan in Round of 16 thriller

Nacer Chadli scored a stunning injury-time winner as Belgium fought back from 2-0 down to defeat Japan 3-2 and advance to a World Cup quarter-final showdown with Brazil.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Japan midfielder Takashi Inui rues missed opportunity to ensure qualification against Senegal

Japan midfielder Takashi Inui rues missed opportunities in the 2-2 draw against Senegal, in spite of scoring and assisting. A win in the match would have meant qualification for Japan.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Substitute Keisuke Honda salvages 2-2 draw for Japan against Senegal with late strike

Keisuke Honda came off the bench to salvage a 2-2 draw for Japan against Senegal, as both teams were locked at the top of Group H following an entertaining encounter on Sunday.