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SAMURAI BLUE to face USA in an International Friendly Match in September
21 June 2022
It has been determined that the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) will play an international friendly match against the USA National Team in Europe on Friday 23 September.
International Friendly Match
Date: Fri. 23 September 2022 *Kick-off time TBC
Fixture: SAMURAI BLUE vs USA 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
USA National Team
◇FIFA Ranking: 15th *As of 31 March 2022
◇Japan’s head-to-head record: 1 win 1 loss (5 goals, 4 conceded)
| 14 March 1993 | ○3-1 | KIRIN CUP SOCCER 1993 (Tokyo, Japan) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 February 2006 | ●2-3 | International Friendly Match (San Francisco, USA) |
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