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England vs Japan Preview & Prediction | 2026 International Friendly

by Alex Lawes ·
Updated
England vs Japan Preview & Prediction | 2026 International Friendly

Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!

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.

Kick-off date/time:

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

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