On June 11, 2024 during the 2026 AFC World Cup Qualification match, Japan faced off against Syria at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima Stadium, Hiroshima. The game concluded with Japan securing a victory. With 67% possession, Japan versus Syria's 33% and shots on goal at 13 to 0. Japan had 89% successful passes (of 619 passes) over Syria which had 69% successful passes (of 299 passes). The outstanding efforts by R. Dōan and Esteban Glellel played a key role.