Stung by an early Kuwait goal, Japan turned on the power to advance to the Finals in resounding fashion.
Japan 6-1 Kuwait
Kuwait stunned the two-time champions when striker Ahmad Boodai found the back of the net in the 10th minute. .....
FT | 🇯🇵 Japan 6️⃣-1️⃣ Kuwait 🇰🇼
— #WAC2026 (@afcasiancup) September 9, 2025
Dominant from start to finish, Japan seal the top spot in Group B and book their place at the 2026 #AFCU23 Finals! pic.twitter.com/fgt8O6476P
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