Japan are set to take on Iceland in an international friendly, which also marks their last home game before the FIFA World Cup 2026. The match will be held at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo on Sunday.
Placed in Group F, the Samurai Blue will kickstart their World Cup campaign with a big game against the Netherlands. Hajime Moriyasu's side will be keen to leave the homeland with a positive result against Iceland, who will not be part of this World Cup. The European outfit, however, will try to put up a challenging display before going head-to-head against Argentina in a friendly next month.
Japan vs Iceland Match Details
| Match | Date | Time (JST) | Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan National Football Team vs Iceland National Football Team | May 31, 2026 | 7:25 PM JST | Japan National Stadium | Tokyo |
Japan vs Iceland Team News And Form
The Japan national football team has been in prolific form since earning qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Asian side has played 11 games and lost just one occasion, registering 8 wins and two draws. Japan will face Scotland on the back of five consecutive wins.
Meanwhile, Iceland are looking to rebuild the system after missing out on the World Cup spot. They finished third in the group behind France and Ukraine after managing just two victories in six appearances.
Japan vs Iceland Head-to-Head Records and Stats
The two national teams have faced each other twice so far, with the last meeting dating back to 2012. Japan beat Iceland in both games, logging 3-2 and 3-1 wins. The visitors will be determined to secure their first victory over Japan in this tour.
Japan vs Iceland Prediction: Who Will Win The International Friendly In Tokyo?
Japan, in red-hot form, is the clear favourite at home. They will aim to showcase their A-game in the last preparatory game in Tokyo, with thousands of fans expected to attend the Japan vs Iceland international friendly. With the attacking unit in good rhythm, the hosts are expected to score early goals and win the contest by a good margin.
Japan vs Iceland Predicted Score: Japan 3-1 Iceland
Japan vs Iceland Predicted Lineups
Japan Predicted Lineup vs Iceland: Suzuki, Seko, Watanabe, Ito, Sugawara, Kamada, Tanaka, Maeda, Suzuki, Sano, Goto
Iceland Predicted Lineup vs Japan: Valdimarsson, Palsson, Hermannsson, Ingason, Tomasson, Haraldsson, Johannesson, Gudmundsson, Willumsson, Gudjonsen, Thorsteinsson
Japan vs Iceland Live Streaming
How to watch Japan vs Iceland live in Japan?
The Japan vs Iceland match will be streamed live on DAZN Japan.
Where to watch Japan vs Iceland live streaming in India?
There is no official broadcaster for the international friendly in India.