Japan, Indonesia and World Cup

Japan beats Indonesia 4-0 to extend group lead in Asian World Cup qualifying
Japan has defeated Indonesia 4-0 to move seven points clear in Group C in the third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Soccer-Indonesia's Shin retains World Cup qualification hope despite Japan loss
Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong believes his team can continue to challenge for a place at the World Cup finals, despite reaching the halfway point in Asia's third round of preliminaries bottom of their qualifying group.
Indonesia vs Japan 0-4: AFC World Cup qualifier – as it happened
All our updates as Japan storm to a fourth win in five Group C matches in AFC qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Japan Hammer Indonesia To Edge Closer To World Cup Spot
Japan hammered a hapless Indonesia side 4-0 on Friday, extending their lead at the top of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and edging them closer to an eighth consecutive spot at football's premier spectacle.
Soccer-Unstoppable 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.
Indonesia vs Japan in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Prediction, Lineup, and More
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia is set to take on Japan in the third round of the 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Friday, November 15, 2024. The match, scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. Jakarta time, will be broadcast live on RCTI and the Vision+ streaming platform.
Indonesia Suffers Heavy Defeat to Japan 4-0 in World Cup Qualifiers
The Samurai Blue solidified their top spot in Group C with 13 points from five matches, while Indonesia remains at the bottom
Japan beats Indonesia 4-0 to edge closer to World Cup spot
Japan hammered a hapless Indonesia side 4-0 on Friday, extending their lead at the top of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and edging them closer to an eighth consecutive spot at football's premier spectacle.
Flashback: Indonesia Crushes Japan 7-0 in 1968 Merdeka Cup
Since 1954, Indonesia has faced Japan 16 times in international competitions. Indonesia even triumphed once with a crushing 7-0 victory over Japan.
Japan Expect Tough Indonesia Test With World Cup Spot In Reach
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said Thursday he expects a tough test against an Indonesian team filled with European-born players when the two sides clash in World Cup qualifying in Jakarta.
Football: Japan dispatch Indonesia 4-0 to move 7 pts clear at top
Japan overpowered Indonesia 4-0 away Friday to move seven points clear at the top of Group C in the 2026 World Cup Asian final-round qualifiers. Koki Ogawa forced Justin Hubner into netting a 35th-minute own goal and Takumi Minamino drilled in a fine second five minutes later after the Samurai Blue came through a tricky start in the rain at
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‘We Lost, No Excuse’: Coach Shin Tae-yong on Indonesia vs Japan
Indonesia suffered a 0-4 loss against Japan that evening. Dutch-born player Ragnar Oratmangoen had a one-on-one chance to ...
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Indonesia, Japan agree to roll out amended IJEPA in 2025
Indonesia and Japan have agreed to push the ratification of the Protocol to Amend the Indonesia–Japan Economic Partnership ...
Indonesia given brutal reminder of gulf in class that still exists as Japan run riot
In recent times, Indonesia have made a habit of punching above their weight. Despite their current FIFA world ranking of ...