Download the TribunX news application on the Play Store or App Store to get a new experience. Japanese midfielder, Takumi Minamino joked that the drawing results taken by his compatriot, Shinji Okazaki, made Japan enter the group of death in the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Japan is in Group C with Saudi Arabia, Australia, Bahrain, China and the Indonesian national team in the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Japanese midfielder, Takumi Minamino joked that the drawing taken by his compatriot, Shinji Okazaki, made the Blue Samurai have to enter the group of death. Including meeting the Indonesian national team again, which Japan once faced during the 2023 Asian Cup, Minamino considered Shin Tae-yong’s troops not to be underestimated even though they were in pot 6. Japan was able to beat the Indonesian national team 3-1 in the last match of Group D of the 2023 Asian Cup. However, Takumi Minamino saw that Shin Tae-yong’s troops were a team with good momentum at this time. Even so, Minamino remains enthusiastic about facing the results of the third round draw. Former Liverpool target Japan to qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, the Indonesian national team coach, Shin Tae-yong is actually happy with the results of the third round draw. Although in a difficult group, the Indonesian national team will face the best teams in Asia where they can indirectly increase their level of play. Video Editor: M.Fauziarakhman Script Editor: M.Fauziarakhman Producer: Ribut Raharjo News Source: bolasport.com Photo Source: @takumi18minamino_official @marselinoferdinan10 #tribuntugu #timnasindonesia

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