Spain led early through an Alvaro Morata header. Japan turned the match in a three-minute second-half blitz with goals from Ritsu Doan and Ao Tanaka .

The most significant encounter occurred on , during the FIFA World Cup Group Stage. Final Score: Japan 2-1 Spain.

Japan won despite having only 18% possession , the lowest for a winning side in World Cup history since 1966.

Tanaka’s winning goal was confirmed by VAR after a controversial check showed the ball had not fully crossed the byline before Kaoru Mitoma's assist. 🥇 Olympic & Youth Rivalry