Overview

• Japan guaranteed a top-two finish in Group C of Asia's qualifiers, marking their eighth consecutive World Cup appearance.
• Daichi Kamada scored the opening goal in the 66th minute, three minutes after being substituted into the match.
• Takefusa Kubo sealed the victory with a second goal in the 87th minute, securing the 2-0 result against Bahrain.
• The team celebrated their qualification in front of nearly 60,000 fans at Saitama Stadium, with coach Hajime Moriyasu emphasizing continued growth and preparation.
• Australia bolstered their own qualification hopes with a 5-1 win over Indonesia, while South Korea remained on track despite a draw with Oman.