FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

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

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Indonesia
    FT
    0 - 4
    Japan
    • 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
    Indonesia Substitutes:
    Marselino Ferdinan, Hokky Caraka, Pratama Arhan, Nadeo Argawinata, Egy Maulana Vikri, Witan Sulaeman, Jordi Amat, Ricky Kambuaya, Sandy Walsh, Muhammad Riyandi, Muhammad Ferarri, Shayne Pattynama.

    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
    Japan Substitutes:
    Yuki Ohashi, Kosei Tani, Ayumu Seko, Takefusa Kubo, Ao Tanaka, Junya Ito, Daizen Maeda, Yukinari Sugawara, Reo Hatate, Keito Nakamura, Kyogo Furuhashi, Keisuke Osako.

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