The 2019 AFC Asian Cup was the 17th edition of the men's AFC Asian Cup, the quadrennial international football championship of Asia organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). It was held in the United Arab Emirates from 5 January to 1 February 2019.
Mexican referee César Ramos consulting the video assistant referee system in the semi-final match between Qatar and the UAE.
India's Udanta Singh with Thailand's Theerathon Bunmathan and Chatchai Budprom
Syria's Osama Omari battling for the ball with Palestine's Abdullah Jaber
Kyrgyz goalkeeper Kutman Kadyrbekov in action against the Philippines
The Japan national football team , also known by the nickname Samurai Blue , represents Japan in men's international football. It is controlled by the Japan Football Association (JFA), the governing body for football in Japan.
A World Cup match vs. Argentina in Toulouse in 1998
A World Cup match vs. Belgium at Saitama Stadium 2002 on 4 June 2002
Japan against Brazil at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany in the 2006 FIFA World Cup
Japan national team vs Paraguay in 2008