The International Friendly match between Japan and Canada will take place at Denka Big Swan Stadium on Friday at 4:05 pm IST.
Canada is set to face Japan in a friendly at Denka Big Swan Stadium in Niigata as part of their preparations for the quarter-final match in the CONCACAF Nations League next month. This encounter marks the second meeting between these teams in less than a year, with Canada emerging victorious in the previous friendly, winning 2-1 in November 2022.
Japan, under Hajime Moriyasu, seeks to maintain their recent strong form as they gear up for upcoming friendlies ahead of World Cup qualifiers next month. Following a lackluster start post-World Cup, Japan was winless in their first two matches against Uruguay (1-1) and Colombia (2-1 loss). Still, they’ve rebounded impressively with a four-match winning streak, scoring four or more goals in each contest. Their home record is solid, with just one defeat in their last seven matches played in Japan, and they haven’t been held scoreless at home since July 2022. Japan has won two of their last three matches against CONCACAF opponents, with a notable 6-0 win over El Salvador. Moreover, they’ve never lost a game in Japan against teams from that region.
Mauro Biello, after nearly five years as the second-in-command, is stepping into the role of head coach for the Canadian national team. He takes over from John Herdman, who led the team to the Nations League final and their second-ever World Cup appearance, earning the title of the most improved team by FIFA in 2021. However, the men’s program has seen a recent decline, with just one win in their last five competitive games, and the Canadian Soccer Association reported significant financial losses. Canada’s defense needs improvement, having conceded multiple goals in four of their last five matches. Still, they remain unbeaten against Asian opponents since 2016, with three consecutive encounters without a loss.
Japan probable starting lineup: Osako, Maikuma, Taniguchi, Tomiyasu, H. Ito, Endo, Tanaka, Kubo, Minamino, J. Ito, Furuhashi
Canada probable starting lineup: Borjan, Johnston, Vitoria, Adekugbe, Laryea, Kone, Eustaquio, Osorio, Davies, Larin, David
Japan
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 4-2 (W) |
| Germany | 4-1 (W) |
| Peru | 4-1 (W) |
| El Salvador | 6-0 (W) |
| Colombia | 1-2 (L) |
Canada
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| USA | 2-3 (L) |
| Cuba | 4-2 (W) |
| Guatemala | 0-0 (D) |
| Guadeloupe | 2-2 (D) |
| USA | 0-2 (L) |
| Last 3 matches- Results | Score |
|---|---|
| Canada beat Japan | 2-1 |
| Japan beat Canada | 2-1 |
| Japan beat Canada | 3-0 |
The International Friendly match between Japan and Canada will take place at Denka Big Swan Stadium on Friday at 4:05 pm IST.
| Japan vs Canada | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | October 13 |
| Venue | Denka Big Swan Stadium |
| Kickoff time in Japan | 7:35 pm (Friday) |
| Kickoff time in Canada | 6:25 pm (Friday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 4:05 pm (Friday) |
Football fans in Japan can catch the live action via AbemaTV, TV Asahi while those in Canada can watch the match live via fuboTV Canada, OneSoccer.
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