The qualifying league for the men's soccer team at the Tokyo Olympics began on the 22nd, and a total of eight games were played in four groups.
Group A
▼ Japan vs. South Africa, Japan won 1-0.
In the 26th minute of the second half, Japan's Takefusa Kubo scored the final goal of the match, which was attracting attention as it was confirmed that South African players and staff were infected with the new coronavirus.
▼ Mexico vs. France, Mexico, who scored goals in the second half, won 4-1.
Group B
▼ New Zealand beat South Korea 1-0.
This game, which was held at Kashima Stadium in Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture, was only allowed to watch children with the "School Cooperation Watching Ticket" and was watched by about 1000 people.
▼ Romania defeated Honduras, who was the best four in the last Rio de Janeiro tournament, 1-0.
Group C
▼ Spain, one of the winning candidates, played against Egypt and had a 0-0 draw.
▼ Australia played against Argentina and won 2-0.
Group D
▼ Côte d'Ivoire played against Saudi Arabia and won 2-1.
▼ Brazil, who won the gold medal at the last Rio de Janeiro tournament, played against Germany, the silver medal, and won 4-2.
The match was held at Yokohama International Stadium. In Brazil, Hisharlison scored the first goal in the 7th minute of the first half with a through pass, and in the 22nd minute he headed the cross ball to score the second goal. And in the 30th minute, he scored a goal and scored 3 goals in the first half. Germany caught up with two points in the second half, but Brazil pushed out with one more point just before the end.