Japan's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign is off to a promising start, with a 4-0 thrashing of a Group F opponent that keeps them firmly in contention for a top-two spot. Goals from Ayase Ueda, who netted twice, were joined by strikes from Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito, as the Asian giants asserted their dominance on the pitch. The convincing victory will have boosted Japan's confidence ahead of their upcoming matches, but they will still be wary of their Group F rivals, including heavyweights like South Korea and Australia. With a strong squad and a solid team performance, Japan is looking like a force to be reckoned with in the qualifying tournament.
Two goals from Ayase Ueda, and one each from Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito, keep Asian giants Japan second in Group F.
