Japan defeated Costa Rica 2-0 and their Round of 16 berth was confirmed after Spain beat Zambia 5-0, with both teams taking their points haul to six.
They meet in Wellington on Monday to decide the group winners, with Spain currently ahead on goal difference.
🇯🇵 𝙌𝙐𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙁𝙄𝙀𝘿 🇯🇵@jfa_nadeshiko become the first Asian side to advance to the round of 16, with two wins out of two in Group C! 💯🔛#JPN | #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/lP38v3N9Q1
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) July 26, 2023