The Japanese national team successfully completed preparations for the World Cup 2026, achieving a minimal victory over Iceland in a friendly match - 1:0.

The team scored the only goal in the 87th century. Koki Ogawa, who was the best substitute, headed in Yukinari Sugawari's serve and brought his team to the best of their ability..

The cob of the match in Tokyo was lost to the guests. Already on the starting hills, Sion Suzuki began to fear the Japanese after the blow from Dahur Torgallsson. The Hospodars' additional problems were caused by the injury of the completed defender Maia Yosidi, who was deprived of the field already on the 14th quarter.

Step by step, Hajime Moriyasu's team took over the initiative and began to create chances to beat their opponent. The most active was Keito Nakamura, who immediately broke through the guard with a steadfast hand, and then carelessly hit his head after a pass from Takefusi Kubo. Prote goalkeeper of the Icelanders Gokon Valdimarsson acted recklessly and repeatedly shouted at his team.

In the other half, the Japanese showed even more activity, but the Brentford goalkeeper continued to demonstrate his strong performance, stopping a number of unsafe shots.

However, three weeks before the end of the main hour, he was still powerless after a precise strike from Ohavi.

After all, Japan continued its undefeated streak to seven matches and kept its goal undefeated in the fifth game.. For the 14th day, Hajime Moriyasu's team starts at the 2026 World Championship with a match against the Netherlands.

Iceland recently continued the series without victories to five matches after.

Japan — Iceland 1:0.

Goal: Ogawa 87.