Match Result Japan VS Indonesia : Blue Samurai Crushes Garuda 6-0 in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

The Indonesian national team suffered a heavy 0-6 defeat against Japan in their final match of the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers (AFC), held at Suita City Stadium, Osaka, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Japan dominated the match from the start, pressing Indonesia’s defense relentlessly. The opening goal came in the 15th minute through Daichi Kamada, assisted by Shunsuke Mito. Just three minutes later, Takefusa Kubo doubled Japan’s lead from a corner situation. Before halftime, Japan added a third goal, closing the first half with a comfortable 3-0 advantage.

In the second half, Japan’s pressure intensified. Ryota Morishita scored the fourth goal in the 55th minute, followed by Shuto Machino’s strike three minutes later. By the 89th minute, Japan had added another goal to seal a 6-0 victory. Indonesia struggled to break free from Japan’s dominance and failed to register a single shot on target throughout the match.

Indonesia’s coach deployed a 3-4-3 formation with Emil Audero as goalkeeper, supported by defenders Mees Hilgers, Jay Idzes, and Justin Hubner. Up front, Beckham Putra, Ole Romeny, and Yance Sayuri tried to penetrate Japan’s defense but were unable to create significant chances.

This heavy defeat serves as a valuable lesson for the Garuda squad as they prepare for the upcoming playoff round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Facing a team of Japan’s caliber is expected to boost Indonesia’s mentality and improve their quality for future matches.