# Japan Emperor's Cup qualifiers and Kazuyoshi Miura records > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japan-emperors-cup-qualifiers > Updated: 2026-08-25T07:14:00.000Z. Sources: 73. Developments: 5. The Japan Football Association confirmed the prefectural finals for the 106th Emperor’s Cup, with Gainer Tottori, Kamatamare Sanuki, and Kochi United earning first-round places. Gainer Tottori secured its 28th appearance by defeating Yonago Genki SC 2-0, while Kamatamare Sanuki and Kochi United both won their finals 4-0. In the third-division qualifier on 26 July 2026, Fukushima United defeated Iwaki Furukawa 7-0. The match was highlighted by 59-year-old veteran Kazuyoshi Miura, nicknamed “King Kazu”, scoring in the 52nd minute. This goal ended a four-year competitive drought and secured Fukushima United’s qualification. During the Emperor’s Cup first round on 19 August 2026, Miura set a new tournament record by scoring twice in a single match against Oyama SC. Both goals were penalty kicks, scored in the 12th and 55th minutes, contributing to a 7-0 victory. This performance marked his first goals in the Emperor’s Cup in 23 years and broke the previous record for the oldest goalscorer in the tournament's history, formerly held by Shinji Ono. At 59 years and 174 days old, Miura’s achievement comes as he approaches his 60th birthday in February. This performance also represents his first multiple-goal game in a Japanese official match in 26 years. In the second round, Fukushima United faced J1 side Yokohama F. Marinos at Nissan Stadium. Yokohama F. Marinos won the match 1-0, with defender Kosei Suwama scoring the decisive goal in the 35th minute following a corner kick. Although highly anticipated, the 43-year age gap matchup between Miura and 16-year-old rookie Shin Miidera did not occur on the pitch, as both players remained on the bench. Following the match, Miura and Miidera exchanged jerseys. Yokohama F. Marinos manager Steve Corica, a former teammate of Miura, expressed respect for the veteran's continued professional career. Yokohama F. ## Claims - It was Miura’s first competitive goal since November 2022. (corroborated by 23 sources) - Miura is on loan from Yokohama FC to Fukushima United, with the loan extended until June 2027. (corroborated by 23 sources) - Miura scored 55 goals in 89 appearances for the Japan national team. (corroborated by 23 sources) - Kazuyoshi Miura scored in the 52nd minute of a match between Fukushima United and Iwaki Furukawa on 26 July 2026. (corroborated by 23 sources) - Miura was 59 years and 149 days old when he scored the goal. (corroborated by 23 sources) - Fukushima United defeated Iwaki Furukawa 7‑0 in the match. (corroborated by 22 sources) - Japanese professional leagues will shift from a spring‑autumn to an autumn‑spring calendar. (corroborated by 22 sources) - Miura began his professional career in 1986 with Santos in Brazil. (corroborated by 22 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Yokohama F. Marinos defeat Fukushima United in Emperor's Cup Yokohama F. Marinos defeated J3's Fukushima United 1-0 in the Emperor's Cup, featuring a notable meeting between 59-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura and 16-year-old Shin Miidera. Additionally, U-19 Japan squad updates. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/steve-corica-to-face-former-teammate-kazuyoshi-miura-in-emperors-cup ### 2026-08-19: Kazuyoshi Miura sets Emperor's Cup scoring record at age 59 At 59 years old, Japanese football legend Kazuyoshi Miura became the oldest scorer in Emperor's Cup history, netting two penalties for Fukushima United in a 7-0 win. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kazuyoshi-miura-scores-twice-to-set-emperors-cup-record ### 2026-07-27: Kazuyoshi Miura scores at 59 as Fukushima United clinches Emperor's Cup spot At 59, Kazuyoshi Miura scored in Fukushima United’s 7‑0 win, ending a four‑year drought and earning the team a place in the next Emperor’s Cup. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kazuyoshi-miura-scores-at-59-as-fukushima-united-clinches-emperors-cup-spot ### 2026-07-25: Kazuyoshi Miura scores at 59 in Emperor's Cup win Kazuyoshi Miura, 59, scored in the 52nd minute of Fukushima United’s 7‑0 Emperor’s Cup win on 26 July 2026, his first competitive goal since 2022, and will remain on loan at the club until June 2027. 53 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kazuyoshi-miura-nets-goal-at-59-closes-in-on-200-career-strikes ### 2026-07-25: Japan's Emperor's Cup regional qualifiers feature record streaks and a 59‑year‑old star's goal Japan's Emperor's Cup qualifiers saw Tottori, Kagawa and Kochi clinch historic streaks, while 59‑year‑old Kaz Miura scored for Fukushima United to earn a main‑tournament spot. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japans-emperors-cup-regional-qualifiers-feature-record-streaks-and-a-59yearold-stars-goal --- Cite as: Japan Emperor's Cup qualifiers and Kazuyoshi Miura records. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/japan-emperors-cup-qualifiers