🔴 JAPAN vs COSTA RICA Full Match | The Shock That Stunned the Samurai Blue

Experience the 🔴 JAPAN vs COSTA RICA Full Match highlights! Witness a masterclass in defensive resilience as Costa Rica defies the odds against an in-form Japan squad.

Relive the 2022 FIFA World Cup Group Stage clash at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. Despite Japan’s heavy pressure and creative dominance from stars like Ritsu Doan and Kaoru Mitoma, it was Keysher Fuller who found the net in the 81st minute with Costa Rica’s only shot on target. Watch Keylor Navas produce a legendary performance between the posts to keep the Samurai Blue at bay.

As of May 2026, Japan’s men are looking like a dark horse for the 2026 World Cup after defeating England 1–0 in April, while Costa Rica aims to find their 2022 defensive magic one more time. 🏆

Key Match Moments & Timeline:

00:00 – National Anthems & Starting XI

46:00 – SUBSTITUTIONS! Takuma Asano & Junya Ito enter to spark Japan’s attack ⚡

70:00 – FOUL! Calvo pulls down Asano; Japan’s free-kick misses the target 🔥

81:00 – GOAL! Keysher Fuller curls it home against the run of play! ⚽

88:00 – SAVES! Keylor Navas denies Kamada in a chaotic goalmouth scramble 🧤

Final Whistle – Costa Rica secures one of their most historic wins.

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