Indonesia vs Japan
head-to-head record
- Indonesia wins
- 6
- Draws
- 2
- Japan wins
- 11
19 meetings, 1934 to 2025Goals: Indonesia 26, Japan 47
Indonesia and Japan have met 19 times since 1934. Japan have won 11, Indonesia 6, and 2 matches ended level. They last met on 10 June 2025, when Japan won 6–0 in World Cup qualifying.
The 19 meetings have produced 73 goals, 3.84 per game. The biggest win is Indonesia’s 7–1 in the Far Eastern Championship Games in 1934. Japan are unbeaten in the last six meetings (5 wins, 1 draw). They went 34 years without meeting, between 1989 and 2024.
Who has won more, Indonesia or Japan?
All matches19 matches
Competitive16 matches
Friendlies3 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Indonesia 26, Japan 473.84 per game
- First meeting
- Japan 1–7 IndonesiaFar Eastern Championship Games, 13 May 1934
- Most recent
- Japan 6–0 IndonesiaWorld Cup qualifying, 10 Jun 2025
- Indonesia’s biggest win
- Japan 1–7 IndonesiaFar Eastern Championship Games, 13 May 1934
- Japan’s biggest win
- Japan 6–0 IndonesiaWorld Cup qualifying, 10 Jun 2025
- Most goals in a meeting
- Japan 3–5 IndonesiaAsian Games, 1 May 1954
- Current run
- Japan unbeaten in 6
- TFN Elo rating now
- Indonesia 1459 (116th), Japan 1963 (13th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Japan6Indonesia0
World Cup qualifying
Suita, Japan
- Indonesia0Japan4
World Cup qualifying
Jakarta, Indonesia
- Japan3Indonesia1
AFC Asian Cup
Doha, Qatar (neutral)
- Japan5Indonesia0
World Cup qualifying
Tokyo, Japan
- Indonesia0Japan0
World Cup qualifying
Jakarta, Indonesia
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Indonesia win and drops with every Japan win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Indonesia's home games
3 matches
111
IndonesiaDrawsJapan
In Japan's home games
3 matches
003
IndonesiaDrawsJapan
At neutral venues
13 matches
517
IndonesiaDrawsJapan
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Indonesia | Draws | Japan | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merdeka Tournament | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6–17 |
| World Cup qualifying | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0–15 |
| Friendly | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5–0 |
| Asian Games | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6–5 |
| AFC Asian Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1–3 |
| AFC Asian Cup qualifying | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1–2 |
| Far Eastern Championship Games | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7–1 |
| Kirin Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–4 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 1 | 8 | |
| 1950s | 1 | 8 | |
| 1960s | 2 | 5 | |
| 1970s | 8 | 29 | |
| 1980s | 4 | 9 | |
| 2020s | 3 | 14 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Indonesia | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 31934 to 1961 | 41989 to 2025 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 31934 to 1961 | 61981 to 2025 |
Top scorers in Indonesia vs Japan
- 1Ayase UedaJapan2(1 penalty)
- 2Daichi KamadaJapan2
Scorer records exist for 4 of the 19 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Indonesia and Japan played each other?
19 times, starting on 13 May 1934. 16 of those meetings were competitive and 3 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Indonesia and Japan?
Japan, with 11 wins to 6. 2 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Indonesia vs Japan?
Indonesia’s 7–1 win in the Far Eastern Championship Games on 13 May 1934 in Manila.
When did Indonesia and Japan last play?
On 10 June 2025 in Suita, when Japan won 6–0 in World Cup qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Indonesia and Japan?
In 16 competitive matches, Indonesia have 3 wins, Japan have 11, and 2 ended level.
Every Indonesia vs Japan result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 6–0 | Indonesia | World Cup qualifying | Suita, Japan | |
| Indonesia | 0–4 | Japan | World Cup qualifying | Jakarta, Indonesia | |
| Japan | 3–1 | Indonesia | AFC Asian Cup | Doha, Qatar (neutral) | |
| Japan | 5–0 | Indonesia | World Cup qualifying | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Indonesia | 0–0 | Japan | World Cup qualifying | Jakarta, Indonesia | |
| Indonesia | 0–2 | Japan | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (neutral) | |
| Indonesia | 2–0 | Japan | Friendly | Jakarta, Indonesia | |
| Indonesia | 0–0 | Japan | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (neutral) | |
| Japan | 4–0 | Indonesia | Kirin Cup | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Indonesia | 2–1 | Japan | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (neutral) | |
| Indonesia | 0–6 | Japan | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (neutral) | |
| Indonesia | 1–4 | Japan | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (neutral) | |
| Indonesia | 1–0 | Japan | Friendly | Kallang, Singapore (neutral) | |
| Indonesia | 1–2 | Japan | Asian Games | Bangkok, Thailand (neutral) | |
| Indonesia | 3–4 | Japan | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (neutral) | |
| Japan | 2–1 | Indonesia | AFC Asian Cup qualifying | Taipei, Taiwan (neutral) | |
| Indonesia | 2–0 | Japan | Friendly | Kallang, Singapore (neutral) | |
| Japan | 3–5 | Indonesia | Asian Games | Manila, Philippines (neutral) | |
| Japan | 1–7 | Indonesiaas Dutch East Indies | Far Eastern Championship Games | Manila, Philippines (neutral) |
Recent form
Indonesia
- Dv ThailandFIFA ASEAN Cup2–2Mon 5 Oct 2026
- Wv BangladeshFIFA ASEAN Cup9–2Thu 1 Oct 2026
- Dv MalaysiaFIFA ASEAN Cup0–0Mon 28 Sept 2026
- Wv SingaporeFIFA ASEAN Cup2–0Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Dat SingaporeASEAN Championship1–1Fri 7 Aug 2026
Japan
- Wv New ZealandKirin Cup2–1Mon 5 Oct 2026
- Dv EcuadorKirin Cup0–0Thu 1 Oct 2026
- Wv VenezuelaFriendly2–1Mon 28 Sept 2026
- Lv BrazilWorld Cup1–2Mon 29 Jun 2026
- Dv SwedenWorld Cup1–1Thu 25 Jun 2026
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.