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Japan
AFC Asian Cup
20:00
UTC, Wednesday 20 January 2027
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Qatar

Japan vs Qatar: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Japan host Qatar at Imam Mohammed Bin Saud University Stadium on Wednesday 20 January 2027, kick-off 20:00 UTC, in the AFC Asian Cup (round 3). Japan have had 114 days of rest since playing Venezuela (International Friendlies); Qatar have had 109 after facing Saudi Arabia. Japan are without 3 players (Ayase Ueda, Ko Itakura, Takehiro Tomiyasu); Qatar have no reported absences.

Injuries and suspensions

Japan

  • Ayase Ueda injury, back A few weeks
  • Ko Itakura injury, back Doubtful
  • Takehiro Tomiyasu injury, back Doubtful

Qatar

No reported absences.

Previous meetings
  • Friday 1 February 2019: Japan 1-3 Qatar
  • Friday 21 January 2011: Japan 3-2 Qatar
  • Wednesday 10 June 2009: Japan 1-1 Qatar
  • Wednesday 19 November 2008: Qatar 0-3 Japan
  • Monday 9 July 2007: Japan 1-1 Qatar