FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Indonesia vs Japan, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Third Round

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  • 35': Justin Hubner (OG)
  • 40': Takumi Minamino
  • 49': Hidemasa Morita
  • 69': Yukinari Sugawara

Japan thrash Indonesia to move closer to World Cup qualification

Japan thrashed Indonesia 4-0 in Jakarta on Friday as Hajime Moriyasu's relentless side moved seven points clear at the top of Group C of Asia's 2026 World Cup qualifiers and another step closer to an automatic finals spot.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Venue: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Attendance: 60,304

Line-Ups

IDN Indonesia (5-4-1)

No. Name
1 Maarten Paes (GK)
3 Jay Idzes
23 Justin Hubner
5 Rizky Ridho
17 Calvin Verdonk
2 Kevin Diks
22 Nathan Tjoe-A-On
19 Thom Haye
9 Rafael Struick
14 Yakob Sayuri
11 Ragnar Oratmangoen

JPN Japan (3-4-2-1)

No. Name
1 Zion Suzuki (GK)
4 Kou Itakura
16 Koki Machida
3 Daiki Hashioka
5 Hidemasa Morita
6 Wataru Endo
7 Kaoru Mitoma Yellow Card
10 Ritsu Doan
19 Koki Ogawa
15 Daichi Kamada
8 Takumi Minamino

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