Japan Makes History with 1-0 Win Over England at Wembley

On Tuesday, Japan achieved a historic victory by defeating England 1-0 in an international friendly match held at Wembley Stadium. The only goal of the match was scored in the first half by Kaoru Mitoma, a winger from Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.

This victory is significant as Japan became the first Asian team to defeat England at Wembley Stadium, according to football statistics provided by Opta. Japan is also among the teams that have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

In the tournament, Japan has been drawn into Group F, where they will face Sweden, Tunisia, and the Netherlands.