It was determined that the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) will face the Korea Republic National Team in an international friendly match at Nissan Stadium on Thursday 25 March.

International Friendly Match
SAMURAI BLUE vs Korea Republic National Team

Date: Thu. 25 March [Night game]
Venue: Nissan Stadium (Kanagawa)
Fixture: SAMURAI BLUE vs Korea Republic National Team
Host: JFA
Supervisor: Kanagawa Football Association
Japan National Football Team's Official Partner: Kirin Brewery Company, Limited, Kirin Beverage Company, Limited
Japan National Football Team's Official Supplier: adidas Japan K.K.
TV Broadcast: TBC

Comment of Coach MORIYASU Hajime (SAMURAI BLUE)

First of all, I would like to address that many people have devoted tireless efforts to make this match possible during this tough time, so we are truly thankful for all of their support. We will give our utmost efforts on the pitch to send out courage and positive vibes to all the people who have contributed to make this match possible and those who support the Japan National Team. We will utilise this opportunity to strengthen ourselves at both team and individual level ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.

Opponent Data

Korea Republic National Team
◇FIFA Ranking (As of 18 February 2021): 38th
◇Head to head record: 76 matches 13 wins 23 draws 40 losses
◇Recent 5 head to head matches
08/10/2011 ○3-0 (Hokkaido, Japan) KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2011
07/28/2013 ○2-1 (Seoul, Korea Republic) EAFF East Asian Cup 2013
08/05/2015 △1-1 (Wuhan, China PR) EAFF East Asian Cup 2015
12/16/2017 ●1-4 (Tokyo, Japan) EAFF E-1 Football Championship 2017
12/18/2019 ●0-1 (Busan, Korea Republic) EAFF E-1 Football Championship 2019

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