The Japanese national soccer team is set to play against North Korea in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian second round of Qualifiers. The crucial match is scheduled to take place at the National Stadium in Tokyo, beginning at 7:20 PM on the 21st.

The Japanese team aims to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup through this match. Moreover, this match also serves as the third round of Group B in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, making it a critical game for the Japanese team.

In addition to this, it has been announced that the away match against North Korea will be held in Pyongyang on the 26th. With a home game in Tokyo and an away game in Pyongyang, much attention will be paid to the Japanese team’s performance throughout these back-to-back matches.

In the FIFA world ranking, Japan is currently ranked 18th. Therefore, the Japanese team is expected to put up a remarkable performance to earn high ratings.

Soccer fans can’t take their eyes off to see how the Japanese team will combat. All eyes are on the outcome of the World Cup Asian second round of qualifiers.