The Japanese player who scored against Spain at the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ was Ao Tanaka.
Match context
Japan beat Spain 2–1 in the group stage of the 2022 tournament, overturning an early goal by Álvaro Morata. Japan’s goals were scored by Ritsu Doan and Ao Tanaka early in the second half to complete the comeback.
About the goal
Tanaka’s goal came in the 51st minute and was awarded after a video review checked whether the ball had gone out of play before Kaoru Mitoma’s cut-back. The decision stood, and Tanaka’s close‑range finish became the decisive goal that secured Japan’s victory over Spain.
