Japan’s under-23 football team made history by winning the AFC U-23 Asian Cup for the second time. They defeated Uzbekistan in a thrilling final held at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar. A late goal by substitute Yamada secured Japan’s victory and secured their spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The tournament took place from April 15 to May 3, 2024, in Qatar, featuring 16 teams from Asia competing for the title. Japan emerged as the champions, with Uzbekistan taking silver and Iraq winning bronze after defeating Indonesia in the semi-finals.