Kamada nets brace in Japan rout as South Korea put four past Kuwait

Crystal Palace’s Daichi Kamada scored twice as Japan thrashed Indonesia 6-0 to cap their World Cup qualifying campaign in style.

Japan, who have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, ensured they finished on a high as they moved seven points clear of second-placed Australia in Group C.

It took just 15 minutes for Japan to open the scoring when Kamada headed Shunsuke Mito’s cross beyond Emil Audero before Takefusa Kubo doubled their lead soon after.

Japan captain Kubo then turned provider for Kamada’s second, picking out the Crystal Palace midfielder who embarked on a mazy run before drinking the ball into the net.

Ryoya Morishita put the result beyond doubt 10 minutes after the restart with a fine volley at the back post before Shuto Machino flicked Japan further ahead just before the hour.

Japan completed the rout in the 80th minute through Mao Hosoya, who fired the ball into the roof of the net from inside the box after good work from Kota Tawaratsumida.