Soccer ball goes in the wrong direction as powerful winds wreak havoc during match in Japan

A remarkable clip from Japan's J2 League circulated on social media in November 2026, showing powerful winds dramatically altering a soccer ball's trajectory during a match. Shared by football account @fodboldworld on X, the footage captures a ball traveling forward before being blown back in the opposite direction, creating an unusual moment on the pitch.Japanese reports point to a November 7 match between Blaublitz Akita and Oita Trinita as a particularly striking example of these conditions. Strong winds in Akita significantly affected the ball's movement and made controlling passes difficult. Oita took the lead in the first half but struggled after switching ends, eventually losing 2–1.