ESPN
    • NFL
    • NBA
    • MLB
    • NHL
    • Men's World Cup
    • WNBA
    • Golf
    • More Sports
    • Watch ESPN
      Watch
    • ESPN Fantasy
      Fantasy
    • Where to Watch
    • Search

    Australia v Japan

    WCQ - AFC, FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
    AUS
    AustraliaAustraliaAUS
    4-3-2, 15 PTS
    0
    4-3-2, 15 PTS
    FT
    JPN
    JapanJapanJPN
    7-0-2, 21 PTS
    2
    7-0-2, 21 PTS
    Kaoru Mitoma - 89', 90'+4'
    • Gamecast
    • Recap

    Formations & Lineups

    Substitutions
    #8J. Jeggo
    #3C. Metcalfe
    45'
    #14B. Fornaroli
    #15M. Duke
    68'
    #21M. Tilio
    #11A. Mabil
    68'
    #9J. Maclaren
    #6M. Boyle
    84'
    #22B. Folami
    #19G. Stensness
    90'
    Bench
    #16A. Behich
    #17D. Genreau
    #23K. Dougall
    #18D. Vukovic
    #7A. Wilkinson
    #12A. Redmayne
    #5F. Karacic
    Substitutions
    #20Y. Nakayama
    #5Y. Nagatomo
    63'
    #9A. Ueda
    #18T. Asano
    63'
    #8G. Haraguchi
    #17A. Tanaka
    84'
    #21K. Mitoma
    #10T. Minamino
    84'
    89'
    90'+4'
    Bench
    #1E. Kawashima
    #19S. Sasaki
    #15R. Hatate
    #3S. Taniguchi
    #2N. Ueda
    #7G. Shibasaki
    #11T. Kubo
    #23D. Schmidt

    Game Information

    Sydney, Australia

    Crew Member:Nawaf Shukralla

    Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

    Australia's World Cup bid takes hit in Japan loss

    Australia's hopes of automatic qualification for the World Cup are over after suffering a late 2-0 defeat at the hands of Japan in Sydney.
    May 16, 2023, 11:58 pm - AAP

    Match Timeline

    AUSAUS
    KOHTFT
    JPNJPN
    Data is currently unavailable.

    Head-To-Head

    AUS
    AUS
    Last 5 Matchups
    JPN
    JPN
    1
    2022 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Round Three
    FT
    @ JPN
    2
    0
    2018 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Round Three
    FT
    @ JPN
    2
    1
    2018 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Round Three
    FT
    @ AUS
    1
    1
    International Friendly
    FT
    @ JPN
    2
    1
    2014 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Round Four
    FT
    @ JPN
    1

    FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC Standings

    TeamGPWDLGDP
    Saudi Arabia2110+14
    Iraq2110+14
    Indonesia2002-20
    Full Table

    WCQ - AFC News

    Daichi Kamada reiterates Japan's goal to win World Cup after record victory

    Daichi Kamada reiterates Japan's goal to win World Cup after record victory

    In the milestone 1,000th game at the FIFA World Cup, Japan made some history of their own at Estadio BBVA on Saturday.

    2d

    In FIFA World Cup's milestone 1,000th match, Japan arise to make history of their own

    In FIFA World Cup's milestone 1,000th match, Japan arise to make history of their own

    This may still not be the year Japan become the newest world champions. But, if their most dominant of World Cup displays on Saturday is anything to go by, they are definitely on the right path at long last.

    8h

    Why Keito Nakamura could be Japan's ace in the pack in more ways than one

    Why Keito Nakamura could be Japan's ace in the pack in more ways than one

    Keito Nakamura was not guaranteed to start for Japan at the World Cup. But he is now emerging as a pivotal figure.

    4d

    All WCQ - AFC News
    ESPN
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your US State Privacy Rights
    • Children's Online Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    • About Nielsen Measurement
    • Your Privacy Choices
    • Contact Us
    • Disney Ad Sales Site
    • Work for ESPN
    • Corrections
    GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL.
    Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.