Japan has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 6 times in their history, while Indonesia has never qualified for the tournament.
Indonesia and Japan first met in a World Cup Qualification match in 1997, with Japan winning the game 4-1.
The largest victory between Indonesia and Japan in a World Cup Qualification match was in 2001, when Japan defeated Indonesia 5-0.
Japan has consistently been ranked higher in the FIFA World Rankings compared to Indonesia.
Both teams have a strong rivalry in the Asian football scene, with matches between Indonesia and Japan often drawing large crowds and intense competition.
Indonesia has never advanced past the Second Round of the AFC Asian Cup, while Japan has won the tournament multiple times, most recently in 2019.