Japan Dominates Indonesia to Strengthen World Cup Qualifying Lead

A 4-0 victory in Jakarta solidifies Japan's position at the top of Group C in the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

Japan's win over Indonesia extends their lead in Group C to seven points, bringing them closer to an automatic World Cup berth.
Indonesia remains at the bottom of the group with three points, but still has a chance to advance with five matches left in the qualifiers.
Key moments included an own goal by Justin Hubner and strikes from Takumi Minamino, Hidemasa Morita, and Yukinari Sugawara.
Indonesia's early missed opportunities, including a close chance by Ragnar Oratmangoen, highlighted the gap in quality between the teams.
Despite the loss, Indonesia's coach Shin Tae-yong remains hopeful about the team's potential to secure a playoff spot.