CGTN Sports Scene | Japan look to stay perfect in World Cup qualifier at Saudi Arabia｜サッカー日本代表｜サムライ・ブルー @cgtnsportsscene | Uploaded October 2024 | Updated October 2024, 5 hours ago.
Japan will be looking to remain perfect when they face Saudi Arabia in their third round Asia Group C 2026 World Cup qualifier clash on Thursday in Jeddah.
Japan have started the third round with two wins from as many matches with 12 goals scored and none conceded.
Head coach Hajime Moriyasu is anticipating a tough encounter against the host Saudis, with the conditions in Jeddah possibly one of the factors which could influence the outcome of the game.
Temperatures are expected to be over 30-degrees C at kickoff and Moriyasu is concerned the heat may affect his squad.
Japan arelooking to clinch their eighth consecutive appearance at the FIFA World Cup.
Japan will be looking to remain perfect when they face Saudi Arabia in their third round Asia Group C 2026 World Cup qualifier clash on Thursday in Jeddah.
Japan have started the third round with two wins from as many matches with 12 goals scored and none conceded.
Head coach Hajime Moriyasu is anticipating a tough encounter against the host Saudis, with the conditions in Jeddah possibly one of the factors which could influence the outcome of the game.
Temperatures are expected to be over 30-degrees C at kickoff and Moriyasu is concerned the heat may affect his squad.
Japan arelooking to clinch their eighth consecutive appearance at the FIFA World Cup.
