Match Statics Japan VS Indonesia : 6-0 in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

The Indonesian national team suffered a heavy defeat against Japan in their final match of the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers (AFC), held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Suita City Stadium, Osaka. The Garuda squad was unable to withstand the relentless attacks from the Samurai Blue and ultimately lost 0-6.

From the outset, Japan dominated possession and controlled the tempo of the game. The opening goal came in the 15th minute through a header by Daichi Kamada, capitalizing on a cross from the left flank. Just three minutes later, Takefusa Kubo doubled Japan’s lead with an impressive solo effort inside the penalty box. Before halftime, Kamada scored his second goal, giving Japan a comfortable 3-0 lead at the break.

In the second half, Japan’s dominance continued. Ryoya Morishita netted the fourth goal in the 55th minute, followed by Shuto Machino’s strike just three minutes later. Mao Hosoya sealed the 6-0 win in the 80th minute, exploiting a lapse in Indonesia’s defense. Throughout the match, Indonesia struggled to break free from Japan’s pressure and failed to register a single shot on target.

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This heavy defeat serves as a valuable lesson for Indonesia, who must now focus on the playoff round to keep their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup alive. Facing a strong team like Japan is expected to help improve the mentality and quality of Indonesia’s young players for future matches