Match Report
Japan U20 won 3-0 against New Zealand U20 in the World Cup U20. Before the match, New Zealand U20 were 4th in the World Cup U20 table with Japan U20 in 1st. Their only previous encounter (since 2025) was won by Japan U20. Japan U20 scored through Kosei Ogura (21'), Jayden Smith (64' og), Hisatsugu Ishii (82'). View detailed post-match analysis including ratings and key stats.
This fixture in the World Cup U20 pits New Zealand U20 against Japan U20 at Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander.
New Zealand U20 come in 4th with 3 points, while Japan U20 sit 1st with 9 points.
In their head-to-head record since 2025, the two sides have met 1 time, with 0 wins for New Zealand U20, 1 for Japan U20 and 0 draws.
The match finished 0-3, with Japan U20 taking the points.
Goal scorers
Japan U20: Kosei Ogura (21'), Jayden Smith (64'), Hisatsugu Ishii (82')