Kazuyoshi Miura scored two penalty goals for Fukushima United in a 7-0 win over Oyama Soccer Club in the Emperor's Cup first round on August 19, 2026 [1, 2, 3]. At 59 years, 5 months, and 24 days old, he became the oldest goalscorer in the competition's history, breaking the record previously held by Shinji Ono, who was 41 when he last scored in the tournament [1, 2, 3].
Miura opened the scoring with a penalty in the 12th minute and added a second penalty in the 55th minute. He was substituted roughly three minutes after his second goal, around the 58th minute, with some sources differing slightly on the exact timing [1, 2, 3].
Miura, nicknamed "King Kazu," is in his 42nd professional season and joined Fukushima United, a third division club, from Yokohama FC earlier this year in January 2026 [1, 2, 3]. He also scored his first competitive goal in nearly four years during the Emperor's Cup qualifying rounds in late July 2026 [1, 2, 3].
He began his professional career in Brazil in 1986 and has played in Italy, Croatia, Australia, and Portugal [1, 2, 3]. On the international stage, Miura scored 55 goals in 89 appearances for Japan during his career [1, 2, 3].
On his penalty goals, Miura said, "You never know when it might be your turn. That's why I practise them all the time. I'm glad it paid off." He also reflected on the atmosphere during the match: "There was a unique, quiet atmosphere with none of the opposition fans booing. I could feel everyone’s eyes on me. I’m glad I could put them away in those circumstances." [3]
Fukushima United will advance to the next round of the Emperor's Cup following their emphatic victory on August 19, 2026 [1, 2, 3].
