The Japan national team will face Venezuela on September 28. Manager Hajime Moriyasu said, "We are grateful to have the opportunity to play against a strong team like Venezuela in front of our fans again."
Experience against Venezuela
Moriyasu also touched on his experience against Venezuela. "Although they did not qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026, they have shown their strength in the South American qualifiers, and I have faced them twice as a manager, but I have not won either time," he said.
Japan's preparation
Japan has recently recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 games, including a 2-1 defeat to Brazil on June 29. Moriyasu said, "We will give it our all to win and repay the fans who support us."
Future challenges
Moriyasu also said, "We have the AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia in January next year, and then the 2030 World Cup. We will continue to challenge ourselves to become the best in the world. We will aim to win this valuable match and give it our all for the future of Japanese soccer." The head-to-head record between Japan and Venezuela is 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss, with Japan scoring 5 goals and conceding 8. The Japan national team, looking to bounce back from their recent loss, will face Venezuela on September 28.
