Japan

Japan

2023 Fixtures

MYA
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
JPN
PRK
0 - 3 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
JPN
JPN
1 - 0 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
PRK
IRN
2 - 1 AFC Asian Cup
JPN
BHR
1 - 3 AFC Asian Cup
JPN
JPN
3 - 1 AFC Asian Cup
IDN
IRQ
2 - 1 AFC Asian Cup
JPN
JPN
4 - 2 AFC Asian Cup
VIE
JPN
6 - 1 International Friendly
JOR
JPN
5 - 0 International Friendly
THA
Japan prove that class is permanent against in-form Uzbekistan to win AFC U-23 Asian Cup Japan prove that class is permanent against in-form Uzbekistan to win AFC U-23 Asian Cup

Japan have proven that form is temporary but class is permanent after becoming two-time AFC U-23 champions.

Japan beat Uzbekistan to become first two-time champions of AFC U-23 Asian Cup Japan beat Uzbekistan to become first two-time champions of AFC U-23 Asian Cup

Japan have beaten Uzbekistan in dramatic fashion to win the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup.

Japan yet to hit top gear but could have timed AFC U-23 Asian Cup title charge to perfection Japan yet to hit top gear but could have timed AFC U-23 Asian Cup title charge to perfection

Japan may not have hit top form yet -- but they could still have timed their AFC U-23 title charge perfectly.

Uzbekistan and Japan secure qualification for Olympic Games Uzbekistan and Japan secure qualification for Olympic Games

Uzbekistan and Japan advanced in the U-23 Asian Cup semifinals and grabbed two of Asia's Olympic Games berths.

Which of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup's final four are favourites to be crowned champions? Which of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup's final four are favourites to be crowned champions?

The AFC U-23 Asian Cup is down to its final four -- but which team is best placed to go all the way?

Japan make hard work of Qatar victory but remain on course for Olympic berth Japan make hard work of Qatar victory but remain on course for Olympic berth

It should have been easier -- but Japan were ultimately able to beat Qatar and reach the U-23 Asian Cup semis.

Big guns loom large at AFC U-23 Asian Cup with dominant early displays Big guns loom large at AFC U-23 Asian Cup with dominant early displays

Early frontrunners have emerged at the U-23 Asian Cup, and it is unsurprisingly some of the usual suspects.

South Korea bounces back as Iraq, Australia progress in World Cup qualifiers South Korea bounces back as Iraq, Australia progress in World Cup qualifiers

Iraq and Australia booked their third round berths while South Korea returned to form after their draw last week.

Five things to keep an eye on for match day 4 of the Asian World Cup qualifiers Five things to keep an eye on for match day 4 of the Asian World Cup qualifiers

From teams desperately needing a win to those on the verge of advancing, here are five things to look out for on match day 4 of the Asian World Cup qualifiers.

South Korea held by Thailand in first game of post-Klinsmann era South Korea held by Thailand in first game of post-Klinsmann era

South Korea dropped points in a draw against Thailand but still maintained their Group C lead after China failed to capitalize.

WCQ - AFC Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Qatar 4 +14 12
2 India 4 -3 4
3 Afghanistan 4 -10 4
4 Kuwait 4 -1 3
Full Table

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Ayase Ueda 5 3 0
Ao Tanaka 1 3 1
Ritsu Doan 1 3 2

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Ritsu Doan 2 3 1
Takumi Minamin.. 2 3 0
Ao Tanaka 1 3 1