The Senegal U20 national team will face the Japan U20 national team in 1st round of the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Live streaming of Senegal U20 vs Japan U20, preview, lineup predictions, and how to watch the match live broadcast, can be watched in this article.
The 2023 U20 World Cup is about to start and one of the most eagerly awaited matches is the duel between Senegal U20 and Japan U20 in Group C. This match will take place at Estadio Único Diego Armando Maradona in La Plata, Argentina.
This will be the first meeting between the two teams at this level and both have big ambitions to win in their opening game. Senegal U20 are this year’s African U20 champions and are unbeaten in their last 12 matches.
Whereas Japan U20, on the other hand, were runners-up to the U20 World Cup in 1999 and qualified for the semifinals of the 2023 U20 Asian Cup.
Before watching the Senegal U20 vs Japan U20 match live, first consider the important information below:
Senegal U20 vs Japan U20 Live Stream
Senegal U20 vs Japan U20 match at Único Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, La Plata can be watched live streaming. FIFA U20 World Cup 2023 1st round match broadcast on Fubo / Fox Soccer Plus / Telemundo starting 17:00 ET.
| Match | Senegal U20 vs. Japan U20 |
| Competition | 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup |
| Match day | 1st round |
| Venue | Único Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, La Plata |
| Date | Sunday, May 21, 2023 |
| Kickoff | 17:00 ET |
| Official TV | Fubo / Fox Soccer Plus / Telemundo |
| Streaming Link | Fubo / Fox Soccer Plus / Telemundo |
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Match Preview
The Senegal U20 national team won the title without conceding a single goal in six matches. Senegal U20 has also never lost in normal time in the last two years, only losing twice on penalties.
However, the Japan U20 national team possess a sharp attack and have scored at least two goals in their last five matches. Japan U20 also has more experience in this tournament having made 11 appearances at the U20 World Cup.
This match will be a test for both teams who have different playing styles. Senegal U20 relies on solid defense and quick counterattacks. Japan U20 prioritizes ball possession and tight combinations. Both teams also have star players who can decide the outcome of the game.
Senegal U20 has striker Moussa Ndiaye who scored five goals at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations and became the tournament’s best player. Japan U20 has creative midfielder Rikiya Nakamura who scored three goals and four assists in the U20 Asian Cup. These two players will be the main focus in this match.
Who will come out victorious in this fight? Will Senegal U20 continue their dominance in African football or will Japan U20 show their class as a formidable Asian side
Watch the Senegal U20 vs Japan U20 live stream at 23:00 local time on the television channel or stream online on Twitter, IG, Facebook Live or Twitch.
Line-Up Forecast
| Senegal U20 (3-4-2-1) | Japan U20 (-) |
| L. Badji | – |
| A. Diop | |
| B. Ndiaye | |
| S. Sano | |
| S. Basse | |
| M. L. Camara | |
| P. A. Diallo | |
| L. Camara | |
| P. Diop | |
| S. Diallo | |
| M. M. Faye |
