Japan U23

Japan

Coach：

Go Oiwa

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Team Info

tigerscores365 The Japan U23 national football team is a powerhouse in Asian age-group football, consistently producing technically gifted and tactically sophisticated players who often progress to become stars for the senior Samurai Blue. As the official Olympic team, their ultimate goal is not only to qualify for the Olympic Games through the AFC U23 Asian Cup but to medal on the global stage, a feat they nearly achieved with a silver medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Coached by top-level managers who implement a possession-based, high-pressing style synonymous with modern Japanese football, the squad is typically drawn from the J1 League, European clubs, and the university system. The team serves as a seamless conveyor belt of talent, with recent graduates like Takefusa Kubo and Kaoru Mitoma exemplifying the pathway. Their dominance in Asian qualification and competitive performances against global opponents underscore the remarkable depth and systematic development of football in Japan, making them a team feared and respected worldwide.

Overview

Matches

Squad

Match Result

Competition

Time

Round

Home

Away

AFC U23 Asian Cup

2026-01-24 23:00

China U23

Japan U23

0-2

AFC U23 Asian Cup

2026-01-20 19:30

Japan U23

South Korea U23

1-0

AFC U23 Asian Cup

2026-01-16 19:30

Japan U23

Jordan U23

0-1

AFC U23 Asian Cup

2026-01-14 00:30

Japan U23

Qatar U23

1-0

AFC U23 Asian Cup

2026-01-10 19:30

United Arab Emirates U23

Japan U23

0-2

AFC U23 Asian Cup

2026-01-07 19:30

Japan U23

Syria U23

1-0

Next Match

OCA Asian Games 2026 2026/09/15

Japan U23

18:00

Hong Kong U23

Most Value Player

T. Hamasaki

Latest Transfers

Arrivals(0)

Departures(0)

Japan U23 Team Profile & Season Overview | current tournament 2025-2026

Discover everything about Japan U23 on Tiger Scores 365, including the latest team profile, season statistics, Japan U23 fixtures, Japan U23 results, Japan U23 standings, and player information for the current tournament 2025-2026. All team data is updated regularly from official competition records, helping fans stay informed throughout the season.

Founded in 0, Japan U23 represents Japan in the league and plays its home games at the home stadium, a venue with a seating capacity of the available seating capacity. Under the leadership of Go Oiwa, the club continues to compete across the current current tournament campaign.

Whether you're following the club's latest form, comparing season performance, or tracking league progress, Tiger Scores 365 provides trusted team information, live scores, fixtures, standings, Japan U23 player statistics, and match insights for the current tournament and football competitions around the world.

Standings

AFC U23 Asian Cup 2025-2026

Qualifying Round

Groups