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SAMURAI BLUE to face Ecuador in an International Friendly Match in September
22 July 2022
It has been determined that the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) will play an international friendly match against the Ecuador National Team in Europe on Tuesday 27 September.
International Friendly Match
Date: Tue. 27 September 2022 *Kick-off time TBC
Fixture: SAMURAI BLUE vs Ecuador National Team
Venue: TBC (in Europe)
Host: JFA
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
・Further details, including ticket information, will be provided as soon as they are finalised.
・This event will be held in accordance with measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Opponent Data
Ecuador National Team
◇FIFA Ranking: 44th *As of 23 June 2022
◇Japan’s head-to-head record: 2 win 1 draw (5 goals, 1 conceded)
| 28 May 1995 | ○3-0 | KIRIN CUP SOCCER 1995 (Tokyo, Japan) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 March 2006 | ○1-0 | KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2006 (Oita, Japan) |
| 24 June 2019 | △1-1 | CONMEBOL Copa America Brasil 2019 (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) |
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