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Japan capitalise on new substitution rule but coach Moriyasu warns of double-edged sword

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Japan v Iceland - National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - May 31, 2026 Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu after the match during the send-off ahead of the World Cup REUTERS/Issei Kato
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Japan v Iceland - National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - May 31, 2026 Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu after the match during the send-off ahead of the World Cup REUTERS/Issei Kato

Deniz Undav shines with two goals, one assist in Germany’s 4-0 win over Finland

Germany's Deniz Undav scoring their third goal past a tackle from Finland defender Tony Miettinen in their 4-0 friendly win on May 31.
Germany's Deniz Undav scoring their third goal past a tackle from Finland defender Tony Miettinen in their 4-0 friendly win on May 31.

Japan defeat Iceland in World Cup send-off through late Ogawa header

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Japan v Iceland - National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - May 31, 2026 Japan's Koki Ogawa scores their first goal REUTERS/Issei Kato
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Japan v Iceland - National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - May 31, 2026 Japan's Koki Ogawa scores their first goal REUTERS/Issei Kato

Travel News

S’porean named finalist in Icelandair’s global campaign for a ‘really bad photographer’ 

Mr Mikael (left), 24, is among 13 finalists from cities including Zurich, Sao Paulo and Toronto competing for Icelandair’s best worst photographer title.
Mr Mikael (left), 24, is among 13 finalists from cities including Zurich, Sao Paulo and Toronto competing for Icelandair’s best worst photographer title.

Iceland's parliament votes to hold referendum on EU accession talks in August

Iceland ousts Switzerland as priciest nation, union says

Food prices in Iceland exceed those in the other Nordic nations, which are also among the priciest globally, by 44 per cent.
Food prices in Iceland exceed those in the other Nordic nations, which are also among the priciest globally, by 44 per cent.

Pool-loving Icelanders want to keep UNESCO listing a secret from tourists

Ms Thordis Erla Agustsdottir, a photographer who documents Iceland's pool culture, at an outdoor public pool in Reykjavik, Iceland, on Feb 13.
Ms Thordis Erla Agustsdottir, a photographer who documents Iceland's pool culture, at an outdoor public pool in Reykjavik, Iceland, on Feb 13.

No-show from Lionel Messi and Argentina for exhibition matches in Singapore and India

Lionel Messi and his Argentina football team have failed to appear in exhibition matches in India and Singapore that were agreed as part of a deal with global bank HSBC.
Lionel Messi and his Argentina football team have failed to appear in exhibition matches in India and Singapore that were agreed as part of a deal with global bank HSBC.

‘Really bad photographer wanted’: Icelandair challenges netizens to take a bad photo of Iceland

While this June photography assignment may appear simple, Icelandair insists upon the difficulty of taking really bad photos in the Nordic country.
While this June photography assignment may appear simple, Icelandair insists upon the difficulty of taking really bad photos in the Nordic country.

Injured Davies ruled out of Canada friendlies, says Marsch

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Atalanta v Bayern Munich - New Balance Arena, Bergamo, Italy - March 10, 2026 Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies looks dejected after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Atalanta v Bayern Munich - New Balance Arena, Bergamo, Italy - March 10, 2026 Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies looks dejected after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo

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