Syria vs. Japan: Live Streams, Where to Watch, Match Preview, AFC 2026 World Cup Qualification 11.21.2023

The Syria national team match against the Japan in 2e ronde of the AFC 2026 World Cup Qualification on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 will be held at the Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium Stadium, Jeddah.

Syria will host Japan at the Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah on Tuesday, November 21 2023, in the second round of the 2026 World Cup qualifying for the Asian zone. This match will be a tough test for Syria, who is at the top of Group B, against Japan, who is one of the strongest teams in Asia.

Syria has impressed in the second round of World Cup qualifying by winning over North Korea. Omar Al Somah scored Syria’s only goal in the 37th minute via a penalty kick.

Now, Fajr Ibrahim’s team will face a big challenge when facing Japan, which has a very productive attack line. Japan has scored 12 goals in three World Cup qualifying matches, beating Mongolia, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan by a landslide. Japan has also not conceded a single goal in the last two matches, showing the high quality of their defense.

Japan also have an excellent head-to-head record against Syria, having won six of their previous seven meetings. The last meeting between the two teams took place in March 2016, when Japan crushed Syria with a score of 5-0 in Saitama. Japan has also never lost to West Asian teams in their last 10 matches.

The Blue Samurai, nicknamed the Japanese national team, have many options on the front line who have experience playing in big European leagues, such as Takumi Minamino, Yuya Osako, Daichi Kamada, and Kaoru Mitoma. However, Mitoma is ruled out due to injury, so the opportunity to play may be given to youngsters such as Ayase Ueda, who has scored three goals in his last two games for Japan. Ueda, who plays for Feyenoord, showed his sharpness and confidence in front of goal.

Syria will rely on their mainstay striker, Omar Al Somah, who has scored two goals in four matches in all competitions. The 32-year-old will look to exploit gaps in Japan’s defence, which may be without centre-back Maya Yoshida, who suffered an injury while playing for her club, Sampdoria.

This match is very important for both teams who have the ambition to qualify for the third round of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the AFC zone. Syria will try to maintain their position at the top of the standings, but considering their excellent head-to-head record and recent form, Japan is the favorite to win this match.

Kick-off time, & Live Streaming Links

Syria vs Japan match at Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium Stadium, Jeddah can be watched live streaming. AFC World Cup Qualifiers 2023 2e ronde match broadcast on Soccer TV starting 10:45 ET.

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5 H2H Latest Syria – Japan

• June 07, 2017 – Japan [1 – 1] Syria (Friendlies)
• March 29, 2016 – Japan [5 – 0] Syria (AFC World Cup Qualifiers)
• October 08, 2015 – Syria [0 – 3] Japan (AFC World Cup Qualifiers)
• January 13, 2011 – Syria [1 – 2] Japan (League)
• November 13, 2008 – Japan [3 – 1] Syria (Friendlies)

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• June 20, 2023 – Vietnam [1 – 0] Syria (Friendlies)
• September 06, 2023 – Malaysia [2 – 2] Syria (Friendlies)
• September 12, 2023 – China PR [0 – 1] Syria (Friendlies)
• October 17, 2023 – Syria [1 – 2] Kuwait (Friendlies)
• November 17, 2023 – Syria [1 – 0] Korea DPR (AFC World Cup Qualifiers)

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• September 10, 2023 – Germany [1 – 4] Japan (Friendlies)
• September 12, 2023 – Japan [4 – 2] Türkiye (Friendlies)
• October 13, 2023 – Japan [4 – 1] Canada (Friendlies)
• October 17, 2023 – Japan [2 – 0] Tunisia (Friendlies)
• November 16, 2023 – Japan [5 – 0] Myanmar (AFC World Cup Qualifiers)

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