Scotland vs Japan Preview & Prediction | 2026 International Friendly
by Alex Lawes ·
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Scotland will be back at a FIFA World Cup for the first time this century and their preparations begin with the visit of Japan to Hampden Park in Glasgow.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / USA – Not televised
How to watch online: UK – Cannot be streamed / USA – Cannot be streamed
Scotland vs Japan prediction
Scotland made it three out of four major international tournaments qualified for by producing a dramatic 4-2 victory over Denmark with two late goals in November. That does mean they have won eight, drawn two and lost three of their last 13 matches.
Japan are a very strong side and could be viewed as ‘dark horses’ for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They also finished 2025 extremely well, too, with a 3-2 victory over Brazil before comfortable wins against Ghana and Bolivia.
Japan are a good team with a very exciting group of players and it may not be a wake up call for the Scots but could be a well-timed defeat to indicate just how tough this summer will be.
Scotland vs Japan tip: Japan to win
