Japan Beat Uzbekistan 9-8 on Penalties to Reach Asian Games Football Final

Japan have reached the final of the men's football event at the Asian Games 2026. They beat Uzbekistan 9-8 on penalties after the semi-final ended 1-1.

The shootout went deep before Japan came through. The hosts now have a place in the gold-medal match.

Japan will face South Korea in the final. South Korea beat China 2-1 in the other semi-final.