2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Japan Remains Unstoppable on the Road!

 

2026 World Cup Qualifiers Japan Remains Unstoppable on the Road!

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Japan Remains Unstoppable on the Road!

Gol Corner - The Japan national football team heads into the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier with an immaculate away record against Indonesia. Nicknamed "Blue Samurai", Japan has been unstoppable abroad, and they are set to try their fortune once again as it travels to Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta to face Indonesia this Friday, November 15, 2024, with a kickoff at 19.00 WIB.

 

Away form of Japan has been impressive.

For the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, Japan has played five away games so far, and their performance has been flawless. Under head coach Hajime Moriyasu, Japan hasn't just won each match but done so without conceding a single goal.

In as far as offense is concerned, Japan has been nothing short of phenomenal: it has scored a total of 20 goals in these five away matches at an average of four goals per game. Surely, the Blue Samurai does not allow its attacking intensity to drop even while defending.

The biggest wins? Japan defeated Syria, Myanmar, and Bahrain by the lion's share of 5-0 scorelines. They recorded decent victories over Saudi Arabia 2-0 and North Korea 3-0. Results that speak of a Japan in balanced approach-from fierce offense to rock-solid defense-continuing to become an uncompromising opponent to any team, especially away from home.

 

A Hard Task for Indonesia

 

It will be a hard game for Indonesia. Garuda squad is still chasing their first victory in the third round of qualification with three draws and one loss. Then again, coach Shin Tae-yong's team wants to break the winless streak, but facing Japan won't make that task any easier.

The teams last met in the 2023 Asian Cup, in which Japan emerged with a 3-1 victory over Indonesia. Japan won against Indonesia with two goals by Ayase Ueda and an own goal off Indonesia's Justin Hubner. Sandy Walsh was the only player to score for Indonesia. This match will be a chance for Indonesia to test its skills against a power like Japan on home ground.

Japan Stellar Away Record in the 2026 Qualifiers

Here's a look at some of Japan's recent road wins in the qualifiers:

 

• Syria 0-5 Japan - November 21, 2023

• North Korea 0-3 Japan - March 26, 2024

• Myanmar 0-5 Japan - June 6, 2024

• Bahrain 0-5 Japan - September 10, 2024 

• Saudi Arabia 0-2 Japan - October 10, 2024

 

Performances like these have raised the bar high for their players, accustomed talents like Takumi Minamino. Their efficiency in front of goal is matched by the fact that a single away goal has not been conceded, so they are certainly one of the teams to beat in this qualifier round.

Will Indonesia Rise to the Challenge? Of course, this match will not only mean defending one's turf for Indonesia but will also serve as a chance to gain much-needed experience playing against one of the strongest teams in Asia. If Indonesia can manage a draw or even pull off an upset win, that would be the biggest morale boost for both the team and its audience. So, can Garuda postpone the powerful attack of Japan, or will the Blue Samurai continue their flawless away run? This is a must-see match between Japan's perfect records and Indonesia's fighting spirit.

 

 

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