Overview
- The friendly is scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2026, at the Edion Peace Wing in Hiroshima with kickoff listed as 5:25 a.m. Peru time.
- Broadcasters confirmed so far include Televen in Venezuela and Telemundo Deportes in the United States, with rights varying by country.
- Japan comes into the game after a 3-1 win over Uruguay and Venezuela after a 2-0 victory over Iraq, giving both teams recent positive form.
- Media outlets have published probable starting lineups for both sides as coaches prepare to test players and tactics during the FIFA window.
- The Edion Peace Wing holds about 28,520 spectators and both teams are traveling and finishing preparations, making player selection and tactical shifts the key things to watch.