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Japan vs Bahrain (2025-03-20T10:35:00.000Z)

World Cup Qualification AFC Round 7
  • Saitama Stadium 2002
  • Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al Jassim
2 - 0Full time

    Japan vs Bahrain (2025-03-20T10:35:00.000Z)


    Match review

    Japan become first team to seal 2026 World Cup qualification

    Japan have become the first team to book their place in the 2026 World Cup, sealing qualification with a 2-0 win over Bahrain.


      Top stats

      Ball possession
      61%
      39%
    • 12
      Total shots
      7
    • 4
      Shots on target
      2
    • 3
      Big chances
      0

    Events

    19‎’‎
    Amine Benaddi
    45‎’‎
    Daichi Kamada (1 - 0)
    66‎’‎
    Takefusa Kubo (2 - 0)
    87‎’‎
    88‎’‎
    7.2

    Japan

    3-4-2-1

    6.4

    Bahrain

    4-2-3-1
    7.2
    Japan
    3-4-2-1
    7.7
    1Suzuki
    8.9
    20Kubo
    6.4
    Bahrain
    4-2-3-1

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    Substitutes

    Team form


      Top stats

      Ball possession
      61%
      39%
    • 12
      Total shots
      7
    • 4
      Shots on target
      2
    • 3
      Big chances
      0

    Player of the Match

    Takefusa Kubo
    Japan
    8.9

    About the match

      Japan faces Bahrain at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Thu, Mar 20, 2025, 10:35 UTC. This match is part of the World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Grp. C. You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how Japan and Bahrain have fared against each other in the past. On FotMob, you can follow the Japan vs Bahrain live score with a full set of match features, including:

    • Live updates: Every goal, card, substitution and key moment instantly delivered on FotMob.

    • Real-time extensive stats powered by Opta: Possession, shots, corners, big chances created, xG, momentum, and shot maps.

    • The lineups are:
      Japan (3-4-2-1): Zion Suzuki - Ayumu Seko, Ko Itakura, Hiroki Ito - Ritsu Doan, Wataru Endo, Hidemasa Morita, Kaoru Mitoma - Takefusa Kubo, Takumi Minamino - Ayase Ueda.
      Bahrain (4-2-3-1): Ebrahim Lutfalla - Hamad Al-Shamsan, Amine Benaddi, Waleed Al Hayam, Abdulla El Khalassy - Sayed Saeed, Kamil Al-Aswad - Ali Madan, Mohamed Marhoon, Mahdi Al Humaidan - Mahdi Abduljabbar Hasan.

    • Injury and suspension information are provided on FotMob ahead of every match, giving you the latest team news before lineups are announced.

    • Team form & Head-to-head history: Compare recent results and see how Japan and Bahrain have performed against each other. The current head to head record for the teams are Japan 2 win(s), Bahrain 0 win(s), and 0 draw(s).

    • TV and streaming info: Find out where to watch the match.

    • Live standings: Follow league tables and tournament info in real time.

    • Live odds & insights: Track match favorites and before, during and post match.

    • Commentary & ticker: Rich text commentary for major matches to follow the action even if you can't watch.

    • All of these features make FotMob the best way to follow Japan vs Bahrain, whether you're checking the scores or diving into detailed stats. FotMob also covers every team and competition worldwide, with fixtures, results, and squad info available on team pages.

      FotMob is available on the web and as a free app for iOS and Android. Install the app to get notifications, live scores, and full match coverage so you never miss a moment.

    Insights

    • Haven't lost in 10 matches

    • Japan have won the previous 2 matches against Bahrain.

    Saitama Stadium 2002Saitama, Japan
    Capacity65,000
    Attendance58,137
    89%
    SurfaceGrass
    • Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al Jassim

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    Saitama Stadium 2002Saitama, Japan
    Capacity65,000
    Attendance58,137
    89%
    SurfaceGrass

    About the match

      Japan faces Bahrain at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Thu, Mar 20, 2025, 10:35 UTC. This match is part of the World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Grp. C. You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how Japan and Bahrain have fared against each other in the past. On FotMob, you can follow the Japan vs Bahrain live score with a full set of match features, including:

    • Live updates: Every goal, card, substitution and key moment instantly delivered on FotMob.

    • Real-time extensive stats powered by Opta: Possession, shots, corners, big chances created, xG, momentum, and shot maps.

    • The lineups are:
      Japan (3-4-2-1): Zion Suzuki - Ayumu Seko, Ko Itakura, Hiroki Ito - Ritsu Doan, Wataru Endo, Hidemasa Morita, Kaoru Mitoma - Takefusa Kubo, Takumi Minamino - Ayase Ueda.
      Bahrain (4-2-3-1): Ebrahim Lutfalla - Hamad Al-Shamsan, Amine Benaddi, Waleed Al Hayam, Abdulla El Khalassy - Sayed Saeed, Kamil Al-Aswad - Ali Madan, Mohamed Marhoon, Mahdi Al Humaidan - Mahdi Abduljabbar Hasan.

    • Injury and suspension information are provided on FotMob ahead of every match, giving you the latest team news before lineups are announced.

    • Team form & Head-to-head history: Compare recent results and see how Japan and Bahrain have performed against each other. The current head to head record for the teams are Japan 2 win(s), Bahrain 0 win(s), and 0 draw(s).

    • TV and streaming info: Find out where to watch the match.

    • Live standings: Follow league tables and tournament info in real time.

    • Live odds & insights: Track match favorites and before, during and post match.

    • Commentary & ticker: Rich text commentary for major matches to follow the action even if you can't watch.

    • All of these features make FotMob the best way to follow Japan vs Bahrain, whether you're checking the scores or diving into detailed stats. FotMob also covers every team and competition worldwide, with fixtures, results, and squad info available on team pages.

      FotMob is available on the web and as a free app for iOS and Android. Install the app to get notifications, live scores, and full match coverage so you never miss a moment.

    Insights

    • Haven't lost in 10 matches

    • Japan have won the previous 2 matches against Bahrain.

    Who will win?