Goalkeeper of Japan Suzuki Zion (front), Ito Hiroki (rear R) of Japan and Marwan Al Sahafi of Saudi Arabia vie for the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Group C match between Japan and Saudi Arabia in Saitama, Japan, March 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Hatate Reo (top) of Japan reacts after the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Group C match between Japan and Saudi Arabia in Saitama, Japan, March 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Kamada Daichi (1st L) vies with Muhannad Al Shanqiti (2nd R) of Saudi Arabia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Group C match between Japan and Saudi Arabia in Saitama, Japan, March 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
A supporter of Team Japan holds a trophy before the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Group C match between Japan and Saudi Arabia in Saitama, Japan, March 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Nawaf Bu Washl of Saudi Arabia reacts after the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Group C match between Japan and Saudi Arabia in Saitama, Japan, March 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Starting players of Japan line up for photos before the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Group C match between Japan and Saudi Arabia in Saitama, Japan, March 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Players of Japan react after the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Group C match between Japan and Saudi Arabia in Saitama, Japan, March 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
