
Indonesia vs Japan, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Third Round
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFCJapan 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
Venue: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Attendance: 60,304
Line-Ups
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 |
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 ![]() |
10 | Ritsu Doan |
19 | Koki Ogawa |
15 | Daichi Kamada |
8 | Takumi Minamino |
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