Japan and South Korea Face World Cup Qualifiers

Japan's national football team, currently ranked 15th in the FIFA standings, is preparing for a challenging World Cup qualifying match against Indonesia in Jakarta, where a crowd of 78,000 is expected. Coach Hajime Moriyasu emphasized the need for aggressive play against a defensively strong Indonesian side, which has shown resilience in past matches against higher-ranked teams. Japan aims to secure its eighth consecutive World Cup appearance, needing to maintain its lead in Group C against Indonesia and an upcoming match against China. Meanwhile, South Korea, led by captain Son Heung-min, is also looking to solidify their qualification status with matches against Kuwait and Palestine. Additionally, Saudi Arabia's new coach Herve Renard, who previously achieved significant success, is set to guide the team in their upcoming fixtures. Both Japan and South Korea are well-positioned for qualification, but face tough away games ahead.