The Japan national team took an early lead in the FIFA World Cup with a superb goal from Sano Kaiju. Japan led the match 1-0 with Sano's goal in the 29th minute of the first half. Japan's last result was a 3-0 win over Bolivia on November 18, 2025, and their recent form is 3W-1D-1L.

How did Japan score the goal?

Sano scored the goal after a pass from the midfield, dribbling past the Brazilian defense and shooting with his right foot into the left corner of the goal.

What is Japan's recent performance?

Japan's recent form is 3W-1D-1L. The recent match results are as follows: | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-11-18 | Bolivia | 3-0 |

What's next for Japan?

Japan will face more tough opponents in the future, and the matches are expected to be even more intense. The Japanese fans were thrilled with Sano's superb goal.