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

AFC U23 Asian Cup

Men's Olympic Football Tournament

OCA Asian Games

UAE Dubai Cup

EAFF East Asian Games

2025-2026

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

AFC U23 Asian Cup

2025-09-09 20:30

Japan U23

Kuwait U23

4-1

AFC U23 Asian Cup

2025-09-06 17:30

Myanmar U23

Japan U23

0-0

AFC U23 Asian Cup

2025-09-03 20:30

Japan U23

Afghanistan U23

2-0

Japan U23 Fixtures, Results & Match Schedule

Keep up with every Japan U23 fixture throughout the current tournament 2025-2026 on Tiger Scores 365. From upcoming matches to final results, this page brings together the club's complete match schedule, helping fans follow every stage of the season in one place.

Representing Japan, Japan U23 has been part of the league since 0. Guided by Go Oiwa, the team plays its home games at the home stadium, a venue with a seating capacity of the available seating capacity. Match schedules, kick-off times, and results are updated regularly using official competition data to ensure accurate and reliable coverage.

Whether you're looking for today's fixture, the next game, or recent match results, Tiger Scores 365 provides everything you need to follow Japan U23. Alongside fixtures and results, you can also explore live scores, league standings, Japan U23 player statistics, team performance, and season records for the current tournament 2025-2026 and other football competitions worldwide.

Standings

AFC U23 Asian Cup 2025-2026

Qualifying Round

Groups