Japan have faced South American opposition 5 times at the World Cup — won just once (2-1 vs Colombia in 2018), one draw, and three defeats.

Match previewBRA2–1JPN· 29 Jun 2026

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Japan have faced South American opposition 5 times at the World Cup — won just once (2-1 vs Colombia in 2018), one draw, and three defeats. — Beyond the Score