National Teams. Friendly matches

Japan vs New Zealand

Japan
Finished
2-1
New Zealand

Match Preview

Don't miss a second of Japan versus New Zealand in the National Teams. Friendly matches! Scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026 at 12:30, this clash at Home Arena in Germany has all the ingredients for a classic. Referee Martin Petersen takes charge. Forecast: Warm and humid, 25Β°C. Key absences: Lange (Japan), MΓΌller (New Zealand). These two have a storied rivalry: Japan 3 - 2 New Zealand (2024). Japan 4 - 0 New Zealand (2025). Japan 1 - 0 New Zealand (2025). Japan 2 - 2 New Zealand (2023). Japan 0 - 2 New Zealand (2021). Our prediction stands at 3:0.

Post-Match Summary

It's all over! Japan vs New Zealand ended 2-1 in this National Teams. Friendly matches encounter at Home Arena. Both teams showed quality and the fans in Germany witnessed an exciting 90 minutes of football.

Fan Reactions (38)

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Jan P. Oct 3, 2026
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First time watching Japan vs New Zealand live this season! Disappointing but we move on. Prediction: 1:0.

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Lena D. Oct 3, 2026
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First time watching Japan vs New Zealand live this season! Clinical finish from the lads! Prediction: 4:3.

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Emma S. Oct 3, 2026
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I'm so hyped for Japan vs New Zealand on Oct 5! Heartbreaking loss. My prediction: 2:1.

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Daniel F. Oct 3, 2026
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First time watching Japan vs New Zealand live this season! Heartbreaking loss. Prediction: 4:3.

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Thomas K. Oct 3, 2026
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First time watching Japan vs New Zealand live this season! Clinical finish from the lads! Prediction: 4:0.

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Dirk V. Oct 3, 2026
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First time watching Japan vs New Zealand live this season! Best game of the season! Prediction: 0:0.

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Lena D. Oct 3, 2026
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I'm so hyped for Japan vs New Zealand on Oct 5! We were robbed! My prediction: 0:3.

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Sarah K. Oct 3, 2026
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Can't wait for this one! Japan should dominate at home. Midfield dominated completely! I say 3:0.

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Anna W. Oct 3, 2026
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I'm so hyped for Japan vs New Zealand on Oct 5! Can't believe what I just watched! My prediction: 1:1.

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Wolfgang N. Oct 3, 2026
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I'm so hyped for Japan vs New Zealand on Oct 5! Heartbreaking loss. My prediction: 2:0.

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Anna W. Oct 3, 2026
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Can't wait for this one! Japan should dominate at home. That second half was insane! I say 0:2.

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Dirk V. Oct 3, 2026
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Can't wait for this one! Japan should dominate at home. Midfield dominated completely! I say 3:1.

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Anna W. Oct 3, 2026
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Can't wait for this one! Japan should dominate at home. Clinical finish from the lads! I say 3:3.

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JΓΌrgen T. Oct 3, 2026
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I'm so hyped for Japan vs New Zealand on Oct 5! What a comeback! My prediction: 2:2.

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Wolfgang N. Oct 3, 2026
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Big match coming up between Japan and New Zealand. That second half was insane! Going with 2:1.

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Oliver Z. Oct 3, 2026
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Can't wait for this one! Japan should dominate at home. Legendary performance! I say 0:3.

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Daniel F. Oct 3, 2026
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Big match coming up between Japan and New Zealand. Best game of the season! Going with 3:1.

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Christian L. Oct 3, 2026
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Big match coming up between Japan and New Zealand. Clinical finish from the lads! Going with 4:1.

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Stefan W. Oct 3, 2026
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Big match coming up between Japan and New Zealand. Can't believe what I just watched! Going with 3:0.

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Dirk V. Oct 3, 2026
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Big match coming up between Japan and New Zealand. VAR ruined everything again! Going with 1:0.

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Anna W. Oct 3, 2026
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New Zealand will surprise everyone, trust me. We were robbed! Score: 0:3.

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Stefan W. Oct 4, 2026
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New Zealand will surprise everyone, trust me. The ref was blind! Score: 0:0.

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Sophie T. Oct 4, 2026
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New Zealand will surprise everyone, trust me. The ref was blind! Score: 3:3.

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Daniel F. Oct 4, 2026
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New Zealand will surprise everyone, trust me. Pure footballing magic! Score: 2:3.

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Anna W. Oct 4, 2026
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This is going to be an epic game. Japan all the way! Attack was unstoppable today! Prediction: 4:0.

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Stefan W. Oct 4, 2026
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This is going to be an epic game. Japan all the way! Goalkeeper was a wall! Prediction: 0:2.

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Klaus D. Oct 4, 2026
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My heart says Japan, my head says draw. Devastating defeat... Let's go with 1:2.

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Hannah F. Oct 4, 2026
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This is going to be an epic game. Japan all the way! Disappointing but we move on. Prediction: 3:3.

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Markus H. Oct 4, 2026
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My heart says Japan, my head says draw. What a comeback! Let's go with 4:0.

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Laura R. Oct 4, 2026
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New Zealand have been in fantastic form lately. We were robbed! I'm calling 3:0.

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Sarah K. Oct 4, 2026
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The atmosphere at the stadium will be incredible on Oct 5! Goalkeeper was a wall! I think it'll be 2:1.

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Frank J. Oct 4, 2026
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My heart says Japan, my head says draw. Midfield dominated completely! Let's go with 1:2.

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Sophie T. Oct 4, 2026
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New Zealand have been in fantastic form lately. Clinical finish from the lads! I'm calling 4:0.

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Ralf C. Oct 4, 2026
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The atmosphere at the stadium will be incredible on Oct 5! Absolutely thrilling! I think it'll be 1:0.

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Christian L. Oct 4, 2026
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I've watched every Japan game this season. Can't believe what I just watched! This one ends 4:1 for sure.

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Markus H. Oct 4, 2026
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I've watched every Japan game this season. Disappointing but we move on. This one ends 2:3 for sure.

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Matthias E. Oct 4, 2026
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New Zealand have been in fantastic form lately. We were robbed! I'm calling 1:1.

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Anna W. Oct 4, 2026
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The atmosphere at the stadium will be incredible on Oct 5! We were robbed! I think it'll be 3:3.