Question 1

When is Japan U23's next match?

Accepted Answer

Japan U23's next match is Kyrgyzstan U23 vs Japan U23 on Sun, 20 Sept 2026, 10:30 (UTC).

Question 2

Where does Japan U23 play?

Accepted Answer

Japan U23 plays at National Olympic Stadium, Japan.

Question 3

What is the capacity of National Olympic Stadium?

Accepted Answer

The capacity of National Olympic Stadium is 57,363.

Question 4

When was Japan U23 founded?

Accepted Answer

Japan U23 was founded in 1921.

Question 5

Who has the most caps for Japan U23?

Accepted Answer

Mao Hosoya holds the appearance record for Japan U23 with 35 caps.

Question 6

Who is Japan U23's all-time top scorer?

Accepted Answer

Shoya Nakajima is the all-time top scorer for Japan U23 with 19 goals.

Question 7

When did Japan U23 play its first international?

Accepted Answer

Japan U23 played its first international on December 1990, Malaysia 1-1 Japan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Question 8

What is Japan U23's biggest win?

Accepted Answer

Japan U23's biggest win is Japan 13-0 Philippines in Hong Kong, on 12 June 1999.

Question 9

What is Japan U23's biggest defeat?

Accepted Answer

Japan U23's biggest defeat is Denmark 6-1 Japan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 6 February 1994.

Question 10

How has Japan U23 done at the Olympic Games?

Accepted Answer

Japan U23 has appeared at the Olympic Games 8 times; its best result is Fourth place (2012, 2020).

Question 11

How has Japan U23 done at the Asian Games?

Accepted Answer

Japan U23 has appeared at the Asian Games 7 times; its best result is Gold medalists (2010).

Question 12

How has Japan U23 done at the AFC U-23 Asian Cup?

Accepted Answer

Japan U23 has appeared at the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 7 times; its best result is Champions (2016, 2024, 2026).

Apps	Tournament	First	Best result
8	Olympic Games	1996	Fourth place 2012, 2020
7	Asian Games	2002	Gold medalists 2010
7	AFC U-23 Asian Cup	2013	Champions 2016, 2024, 2026

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