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Japan predicted lineup vs UruguayMOST USED XI
Japan's expected lineup at home to Uruguay in the Friendlies is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 4 official matches: Suzuki in goal, a back three of Ito, Tomiyasu and Itakura, and Dōan, Kamada, Nakamura, Ueda and Maeda further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
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- Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 3 of the last 4 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.
- Based on starts across 4 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Japan, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Japan at the World Cup
Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.
Most Common Japan Starting XI
Based on 4 official matches this season
- SuzukiGK · 4 starts
- ItoDEF · 4 starts
- TomiyasuDEF · 2 starts
- ItakuraDEF · 2 starts
- SanoMID · 3 starts
- ItoMID · 2 starts
- DōanFWD · 4 starts
- KamadaFWD · 4 starts
- NakamuraFWD · 4 starts
- UedaFWD · 4 starts
- MaedaFWD · 3 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Japan fixtures
Japan vs Uruguay
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- What is Japan's expected lineup?
- Japan's expected lineup at home to Uruguay in the Friendlies is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 4 official matches: Suzuki in goal, a back three of Ito, Tomiyasu and Itakura, and Dōan, Kamada, Nakamura, Ueda and Maeda further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-2-1): Suzuki, Ito, Tomiyasu, Itakura, Sano, Ito, Dōan, Kamada, Nakamura, Ueda, Maeda.
- Who started Japan's last match?
- Japan's starting XI on 29 Jun 2026 in the World Cup (3-4-2-1): Zion Suzuki, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Shogo Taniguchi, Hiroki Itō, Ritsu Doan, Kaishu Sano, Daichi Kamada, Keito Nakamura, Junya Ito, Daizen Maeda, Ayase Ueda.
- What was Japan's last result?
- Japan lost to Brazil 1–2 on 29 Jun 2026.
- When did Japan last win?
- Japan last won on 21 Jun 2026, beating Tunisia 4–0.
- Who takes penalties for Japan?
- A. Ueda has taken the most penalties for Japan this season, scoring 1 of 1.
- Who has made the most starts for Japan this season?
- Ritsu Doan leads with 4 starts for Japan across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Japan use most often?
- Japan have used a 3-4-2-1 in 3 of their 4 matches this season.
- Which Japan goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Z. Suzuki has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Japan this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Japan defender has started the most this season?
- H. Ito has made the most starts as defender for Japan this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Japan midfielder has started the most this season?
- Kaishu Sano has made the most starts as midfielder for Japan this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Japan forward has started the most this season?
- R. Dōan has made the most starts as forward for Japan this season, starting 4 matches.
Japan vs Uruguay
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