Japan vs Venezuela LIVE – Confirmed starting lineups & pre-match updates for International friendly 2026
These sides last squared off in 2019!
The Japan national football team will now go head-to-head against the Venezuela national football team for an international friendly outing. This is going to be an interesting clash, taking place at the Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima.
The Samurai Blue are coming off their 3-1 win against Uruguay. They took a lead early into the game, but conceded at the end of the first half. The Japan national football team made a late comeback to score two goals in the final moments of the fixture.
It is a big win and a confidence booster for them after an underwhelming World Cup 2026 campaign. The Hajime Moriyasu-led side will be looking to control the game from the start. Being at the home ground is surely going to be a big advantage for them.
The Venezuela national football team are going to be back in action for the first time since June 2026. They surely have some capable players in the squad. They will be looking for a win against one of the biggest Asian nations.
Oswaldo Vizcarrondo’s men will be aiming to take early control of the game, but it is not going to be an easy task. They are going to be the visiting side. It can complicate things for anyone.
Players to Watch
Ayase Ueda (Japan)
Ayase Ueda was one of the goal scorers for his national football team in their 3-1 victory against Uruguay. He will be deployed as a striker once again. The player will look to threaten the opponent’s defence at all costs.
The 28-year-old now has 19 goals in 44 appearances for the Samurai Blue.
Telasco Segovia (Venezuela)
Telasco Segovia can control the midfield and is also capable on the left wing. He will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Japanese. The 23-year-old Inter Miami star is also capable of scoring goals.
He will now be looking to do so for the Venezuela national football team.
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