NEWS
SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) scheduled for an international friendly with Paraguay in June
08 February 2018
Japan Football Association would like to announce that SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) are now scheduled to play against Paraguay at an undetermined location on Tuesday 12 June.
Outline of International Friendly Match (Tuesday 12 June)
Date:
Tuesday 12 June 2018
Kick-off time:
TBC
Venue:
Undetermined location in Europe
Match:
SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Paraguay National Team
TV broadcast:
TBC
[Reference] Opponents Data
Paraguay National Team
・FIFA Ranking as of 18 January 2018: 31st
・Japan’s past record against Paraguay: 2 wins 2 losses 4 draws (5 goals scored, 7 against)
| 20/09/1995 | ● 1-2 | 95 Descente adidas Match (Tokyo, Japan) |
|---|---|---|
| 17/05/1998 | △ 1-1 | Kirin Cup Soccer ’98（Tokyo, Japan） |
| 02/07/1999 | ● 0-4 | Copa America ’99 Group Stage (Asuncion, Paraguay) |
| 01/07/2001 | ○ 2-0 | Kirin Cup Soccer 2001 (Sapporo, Japan) |
| 11/06/2003 | △ 0-0 | Kirin Cup Soccer 2003 (Saitama, Japan) |
| 27/05/2008 | △ 0-0 | Kirin Cup Soccer 2008 (Saitama, Japan) |
| 29/06/2010 | △ 0-0 | 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Round of 16 (Pretoria, South Africa) |
| 04/09/2010 | ○ 1-0 | Kirin Challenge Cup 2010 (Yokohama, Japan) |
Related Information
Latest News
-
National Teams
2025/11/13
Ghana National Team squad - KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2025 vs SAMURAI BLUE (11/14＠Aichi)
-
National Teams
2025/11/12
【Scouting Report】Combining Physical Intensity and Resilience in Pursuit of a Return to the FIFA World Cup™ via the Intercontinental Play-Offs – Bolivia National Team
-
National Teams
2025/11/10
Group Draw Announced for AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™
-
National Teams
2025/11/07
U-22 Japan National Team squad & schedule - England Tour (11/9-19)
-
National Teams
2025/11/07
【Scouting Report】The “Black Stars” – Long-standing Rivals of Japan, Advance Through the African Qualifiers with Resolute Defence and Dynamic Attack - Ghana National Team
