England vs Japan Preview & Prediction | 2026 International Friendly

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England were flat to kick off their calendar year the other day as the Three Lions now take on an entertaining and strong Japanese side at Wembley Stadium.

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How to watch on TV: UK – ITV / USA – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – ITVX / USA – ViX

England vs Japan prediction

Thomas Tuchel has welcomed back several key players for this friendly after the English stuttered to a 1-1 draw with Uruguay in what was more or less a non-event of a football match until very late on.

Japan have been strong for a while now and they were unfortunate to only dispatch of Scotland by a goal to nil at Hampden Park the other day as they seek to go deep into the tournament in North America.

Japan are a strong team and will pose England problems. The hosts will not be at full strength. Both teams scoring is a good shout but it may also be worth having a bet on the visitors, too.

England vs Japan tip: Double chance - Japan to win or draw & both teams to score