Japan thrashed Indonesia 4-0 in Jakarta on Friday as Hajime Moriyasu's relentless side moved seven points clear at the top of Group C of Asia's 2026 World Cup qualifiers and another step closer to an automatic finals spot.

Japan triumphed over Indonesia 4-0 in Jakarta, solidifying their lead in Asia's World Cup qualifiers. Despite facing initial challenges, Japan's team secured a comfortable victory with goals from Minamino,

The Indonesian national team, who will face Japan in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, is relegated to the bottom position of the standings after China's victory over Bahrain.

Japan is the leading team in Asia at 15th in the FIFA rankings and tops Group C of World Cup 2026 qualifiers, with an unbeaten record after three wins and a draw.

Japan gained a significant 4-0 victory over Indonesia in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers, bringing them closer to an assured finals position. With goals from Takumi Minamino, Hidemasa Morita, Yukinari Sugawara,

Japan hammered a hapless Indonesia side 4-0 on Friday, extending their lead at the top of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and edging them closer to an eighth consecutive spot at football's premier spectacle.

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said Thursday he expects a tough test against an Indonesian team filled with European-born players when the two sides clash in World Cup qualifying in Jakarta.