Japan beat Indonesia 6-0 in FIFA 2026 AFC qualifier
FIFA 2026: Already assured of qualification, Japan delivered a masterclass in clinical football by
dismantling Indonesia 6-0 in their final Group C fixture of the AFC 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Midfielder Daichi Kamada netted twice in the first half, steering Hajime Moriyasu’s side to a dominant
conclusion of their qualifying journey in Osaka.
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The Crystal Palace star, fresh off a triumphant FA Cup campaign in England, opened the scoring in the 15th
minute with a precise header from a Shunsuke Mito cross, and later added a composed finish just before
the interval to record his second of the night. Takefusa Kubo, Ryoya Morishita, Shuto Machino, and
substitute Mao Hosoya also found the back of the net, as Japan completed their group stage.
As runaway leaders, scoring a remarkable 30 goals in 10 matches. The Samurai Blue’s superiority left
Indonesia, coached by Patrick Kluivert, unable to respond despite strong support from traveling fans.
Nonetheless, Indonesia advanced to the next phase of Asian qualifying alongside five other teams still
competing for the continent’s remaining two spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States,
Canada, and Mexico.
Japan Gears Up for Football World Cup 2026 with Bold Plans
Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu has big ambitions for his side, with a World Cup victory on North American
soil his ultimate aim. His side will play friendlies against overseas teams in the coming 12 months, and
Kamada is hoping to gain experience from it. It is different playing against the Asian teams and playing
against the kind of European teams that you find at the World Cup, the 28-year-old added.
The way we play these games, we will start realizing that there are quite a few areas where we need to
correct ourselves. We need to click as a team and address these problems as and when they occur. Japan
has already lined up away friendlies with Mexico and the US in September and has four unidentified
opponents lined up to play at home before the year is out.
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Moriyasu said his players have to keep getting better "in all departments" and was impressed with how
they approached the match against Indonesia. The test for the players is to go beyond what they are
capable of and to learn, he added. They did it in training and in the game, where they were never satisfied
and constantly looking for the next goal and next chance, which was welcome to behold.
Japan Displays Depth in World Cup Qualifier Win
Japan lost their perfect qualifying record in a 1-0 defeat away to Australia last week, with coach Hajime
Moriyasu using an experimental side with qualification already assured. In a night that underscored
Japan’s squad depth, Moriyasu handed international debuts to defender Junnosuke Suzuki and winger
Shunsuke Mito, both of whom impressed. Kamada orchestrated the early momentum, with Kubo doubling
the lead in the 19th minute following a slick one-two with the Palace forward.
Indonesia’s woes were compounded by injuries, as Kevin Diks was forced off in the first half and his
replacement, Yakob Sayuri, lasted only 15 minutes after a head collision. Japan kept the pressure
relentless in the second half. Morishita volleyed home at the back post in the 55th minute to register his
maiden international goal. Moments later, Machino pounced on a quick exchange initiated by Kubo to
add the fifth.
The scoring was rounded off in the 81st minute when substitute Mao Hosoya slotted home following an
incisive run and cross from Kota Tawaratsumida. The result mirrored Japan’s emphatic 6-0 win over
Indonesia back in 1976, reaffirming their long-standing regional dominance. It is Indonesia's worst-ever
loss to Japan, but it is also the inaugural loss under new boss Patrick Kluivert.
Kluivert Eyes Redemption in FIFA World Cup Push
The former Dutch international will be hoping he is still able to guide the team to qualify for the World
Cup next year, when the teams who did not qualify automatically face each other in a play-off for the last
AFC place. Patrick Kluivert told his injured Indonesian teammates that they must learn a lesson from their
embarrassing 6-0 defeat at the hands of Japan as they fight to qualify.
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Indonesia’s pursuit of a historic first-ever FIFA World Cup berth as an independent nation remains intact.
Despite finishing fourth in Group C of the AFC Asian qualifiers, the Southeast Asian side advances to the
fourth round, scheduled for October. There, they will face formidable opposition, including Saudi Arabia,
Iraq, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and reigning Asian champions Qatar. The upcoming draw, set for
next month, will determine their group-stage opponents.
Only the winners of the two final groups will secure coveted places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the
United States, Canada, and Mexico. Patrick Kluivert, the legendary former Netherlands and Barcelona
striker now managing Indonesia, acknowledged the quality gap after his team’s heavy defeat to Japan in
Osaka. Japan was simply on another level tonight, he conceded, following their 6-0 loss.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Indonesia Eyes Comeback Path
Still, Kluivert remained optimistic about his side’s resilience and the upcoming challenge in the next
qualification phase. We have to learn from this huge loss, the 48-year-old said, who was hired mid-way
through the third qualifying round. We're really quite dissatisfied, of course, but we are consumed to
prepare aimed at the fourth round, and aimed at me now, the main objective is to look back afterward
the match.
Indonesia had automatically qualified for the fourth round when they defeated China 1-0 last week in
Jakarta. They were outperformed by a Japan team that secured World Cup qualification with three games
to hand and led the third round with 30 goals in 10 games. Kluivert was not supplemented by a first-half
head knock to striker Kevin Diks, whose substitute Yakob Sayuri was substituted 15 minutes later after a
head crash.
Kluivert decided that Japan was too powerful for Indonesia, but they had to swallow it and continue. We
gave it our best, but that was not enough, he stated. It was the quality of players Japan has in this team
that proved decisive. We can talk plenty about it, but that's the reality of the situation that Japan was a
size too big for us tonight.
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    Japan beat Indonesia6-0 in FIFA 2026 AFC qualifier FIFA 2026: Already assured of qualification, Japan delivered a masterclass in clinical football by dismantling Indonesia 6-0 in their final Group C fixture of the AFC 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Midfielder Daichi Kamada netted twice in the first half, steering Hajime Moriyasu’s side to a dominant conclusion of their qualifying journey in Osaka. Get ready for the ultimate football experience with FIFA 2026 Tickets available now at gettickets365! Whether you're planning to attend group stage matches or the FIFA World Cup Final, our platform makes it easy to buy FIFA World Cup Tickets securely and at the best prices. Join fans worldwide in celebrating the most anticipated event in global football. Buy FIFA 2026 Tickets today! The Crystal Palace star, fresh off a triumphant FA Cup campaign in England, opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a precise header from a Shunsuke Mito cross, and later added a composed finish just before the interval to record his second of the night. Takefusa Kubo, Ryoya Morishita, Shuto Machino, and substitute Mao Hosoya also found the back of the net, as Japan completed their group stage. As runaway leaders, scoring a remarkable 30 goals in 10 matches. The Samurai Blue’s superiority left Indonesia, coached by Patrick Kluivert, unable to respond despite strong support from traveling fans. Nonetheless, Indonesia advanced to the next phase of Asian qualifying alongside five other teams still competing for the continent’s remaining two spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Japan Gears Up for Football World Cup 2026 with Bold Plans Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu has big ambitions for his side, with a World Cup victory on North American soil his ultimate aim. His side will play friendlies against overseas teams in the coming 12 months, and
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    Kamada is hopingto gain experience from it. It is different playing against the Asian teams and playing against the kind of European teams that you find at the World Cup, the 28-year-old added. The way we play these games, we will start realizing that there are quite a few areas where we need to correct ourselves. We need to click as a team and address these problems as and when they occur. Japan has already lined up away friendlies with Mexico and the US in September and has four unidentified opponents lined up to play at home before the year is out. Don’t miss your chance to witness football history live! At gettickets365, you can buy FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets with confidence. We offer a seamless way to secure your spot for the Football World Cup 2026, including FIFA World Cup Semi-Final Tickets and FIFA World Cup Final Tickets. Explore our listings and book your dream match now. Moriyasu said his players have to keep getting better "in all departments" and was impressed with how they approached the match against Indonesia. The test for the players is to go beyond what they are capable of and to learn, he added. They did it in training and in the game, where they were never satisfied and constantly looking for the next goal and next chance, which was welcome to behold. Japan Displays Depth in World Cup Qualifier Win Japan lost their perfect qualifying record in a 1-0 defeat away to Australia last week, with coach Hajime Moriyasu using an experimental side with qualification already assured. In a night that underscored Japan’s squad depth, Moriyasu handed international debuts to defender Junnosuke Suzuki and winger Shunsuke Mito, both of whom impressed. Kamada orchestrated the early momentum, with Kubo doubling the lead in the 19th minute following a slick one-two with the Palace forward. Indonesia’s woes were compounded by injuries, as Kevin Diks was forced off in the first half and his replacement, Yakob Sayuri, lasted only 15 minutes after a head collision. Japan kept the pressure
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    relentless in thesecond half. Morishita volleyed home at the back post in the 55th minute to register his maiden international goal. Moments later, Machino pounced on a quick exchange initiated by Kubo to add the fifth. The scoring was rounded off in the 81st minute when substitute Mao Hosoya slotted home following an incisive run and cross from Kota Tawaratsumida. The result mirrored Japan’s emphatic 6-0 win over Indonesia back in 1976, reaffirming their long-standing regional dominance. It is Indonesia's worst-ever loss to Japan, but it is also the inaugural loss under new boss Patrick Kluivert. Kluivert Eyes Redemption in FIFA World Cup Push The former Dutch international will be hoping he is still able to guide the team to qualify for the World Cup next year, when the teams who did not qualify automatically face each other in a play-off for the last AFC place. Patrick Kluivert told his injured Indonesian teammates that they must learn a lesson from their embarrassing 6-0 defeat at the hands of Japan as they fight to qualify. Football fans around the world are counting down to the FIFA World Cup 2026. At gettickets365, we bring you exclusive access to Buy FIFA 2026 Tickets, from opening games to the epic World Cup Final. Buy World Cup Tickets now and be part of the world's most electrifying football event live in the stadiums!
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    Indonesia’s pursuit ofa historic first-ever FIFA World Cup berth as an independent nation remains intact. Despite finishing fourth in Group C of the AFC Asian qualifiers, the Southeast Asian side advances to the fourth round, scheduled for October. There, they will face formidable opposition, including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and reigning Asian champions Qatar. The upcoming draw, set for next month, will determine their group-stage opponents. Only the winners of the two final groups will secure coveted places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Patrick Kluivert, the legendary former Netherlands and Barcelona striker now managing Indonesia, acknowledged the quality gap after his team’s heavy defeat to Japan in Osaka. Japan was simply on another level tonight, he conceded, following their 6-0 loss. FIFA World Cup 2026: Indonesia Eyes Comeback Path Still, Kluivert remained optimistic about his side’s resilience and the upcoming challenge in the next qualification phase. We have to learn from this huge loss, the 48-year-old said, who was hired mid-way through the third qualifying round. We're really quite dissatisfied, of course, but we are consumed to prepare aimed at the fourth round, and aimed at me now, the main objective is to look back afterward the match. Indonesia had automatically qualified for the fourth round when they defeated China 1-0 last week in Jakarta. They were outperformed by a Japan team that secured World Cup qualification with three games to hand and led the third round with 30 goals in 10 games. Kluivert was not supplemented by a first-half head knock to striker Kevin Diks, whose substitute Yakob Sayuri was substituted 15 minutes later after a head crash. Kluivert decided that Japan was too powerful for Indonesia, but they had to swallow it and continue. We gave it our best, but that was not enough, he stated. It was the quality of players Japan has in this team
  • 5.
    that proved decisive.We can talk plenty about it, but that's the reality of the situation that Japan was a size too big for us tonight. Experience the passion, drama, and glory of the Football World Cup 2026 live! With gettickets365, it's easier than ever to buy FIFA World Cup Tickets, including premium access to FIFA World Cup Final Tickets and Football World Cup Final Tickets. Don’t wait, secure your World Cup Tickets now and cheer for your team on the biggest stage in football.