Borussia Dortmund finished their 2026 pre-season tour of Japan with a 1-0 victory over FC Tokyo. The German side closed out the trip on a positive note, edging the J-League club in a friendly decided after the break.
The only goal of the match came in the second half from Fábio Silva. His strike proved enough to separate the teams and give Dortmund another encouraging result as they continue their preparations for the new campaign.
For head coach Niko Kovač, the match offered another chance to assess his squad in competitive pre-season conditions. A narrow win over FC Tokyo allowed Dortmund to end the Japan tour with momentum while continuing to build fitness and rhythm.
Although it was only a friendly, the result underlined Dortmund's focus during the summer schedule. With Fábio Silva supplying the decisive moment, Borussia Dortmund wrapped up their time in Japan with a clean sheet and a win.
