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SAMURAI BLUE to face Canada in an International Friendly Match held in UAE in November
08 September 2022
It has been determined that the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) will play an international friendly match against the Canada National Team in UAE on Thursday 17 November.
International Friendly Match
Date: Thu. 17 November 2022 *Kick-off time TBC
Fixture: SAMURAI BLUE vs Canada National Team
Venue: Al-Maktoum Stadium (Dubai, UAE)
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: Live on NHK
・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
Canada National Team
◇FIFA Ranking: 43rd *As of 25 August 2022
◇Japan’s head-to-head record: 2 wins (5 goals, 1 conceded)
| 31 May 2001 | ○3-0 | FIFA Confederations Cup Korea/Japan 2001™ (Niigata, Japan) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 March 2013 | ○2-1 | International Friendly Match (Doha, Qatar) |
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