Japan, South Korea and Mexico secure World Cup warm-up victories
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Last updated May 31, 2026
Japan defeated Iceland 1-0 in Tokyo on Sunday, marking their third consecutive win in World Cup warm-up matches. Koki Ogawa scored the decisive goal in the 87th minute. This match served as Japan's final preparation before the World Cup, which begins on June 11. South Korea and Mexico also recorded victories in their respective warm-up games, enhancing their confidence ahead of the tournament.
- •Japan wins 1-0 against Iceland in Tokyo
- •Koki Ogawa scores the winning goal late in the match
- •This is Japan's third straight victory in warm-ups
- •South Korea and Mexico also win their warm-up matches
- •The World Cup starts June 11 in North America
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Japan, South Korea and Mexico win World Cup tune-up matches
"Japan made it three 1-0 victories from three World Cup tune-up matches this year when they beat Iceland on Sunday in Tokyo. Substitute Koki Ogawa headed an 87th-minute winner at National Stadium in their final warm-up game before the June 11-July 19 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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