Tenacious Japan beat misfiring England 1-0 in Wembley friendly
Published on March 31, 2026.
Japan defeated England 1-0 in a friendly match at Wembley Stadium, London, in which Kaoru Mitoma scored the only goal of the match. This was the last friendly before England's World Cup squad was announced. The win marks the first time Japan has beaten England in four games. The match was also the second defeat for the world's fourth-ranked team under German coach Thomas Tuchel.
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