Japan national football team results (1990–99)
This article lists the results for the Japan national football team between 1990 and 1999.
1990
1991
1992
| Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
Venue |
Competition |
| 31 May 1992 |
Argentina |
W |
0–1 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
Kirin Cup |
| 7 June 1992 |
Wales |
W |
0–1 |
Ningineer Stadium, Matsuyama, Japan |
Kirin Cup |
| 22 August 1992 |
South Korea |
D |
0–0 |
Beijing, China |
Dynasty Cup |
| 24 August 1992 |
China PR |
W |
2–0 |
Beijing, China |
Dynasty Cup |
| 26 August 1992 |
North Korea |
W |
4–1 |
Beijing, China |
Dynasty Cup |
| 29 August 1992 |
South Korea |
D |
2–2(a.e.t.) 4–2(pen.) |
Beijing, China |
Dynasty Cup |
| 30 October 1992 |
United Arab Emirates |
D |
0–0 |
Bingo Sports Park, Onomichi, Japan |
1992 AFC Asian Cup |
| 1 November 1992 |
North Korea |
D |
1–1 |
Hiroshima Big Arch, Hiroshima, Japan |
1992 AFC Asian Cup |
| 3 November 1992 |
Iran |
W |
1–0 |
Hiroshima Big Arch, Hiroshima, Japan |
1992 AFC Asian Cup |
| 6 November 1992 |
China PR |
W |
3–2 |
Hiroshima Stadium, Hiroshima, Japan |
1992 AFC Asian Cup |
| 8 November 1992 |
Saudi Arabia |
W |
1–0 |
Hiroshima Big Arch, Hiroshima, Japan |
1992 AFC Asian Cup |
1993
| Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
Venue |
Competition |
| 7 March 1993 |
Hungary |
L |
0–1 |
Hakatanomori Athletic Stadium, Fukuoka, Japan |
Kirin Cup |
| 14 March 1993 |
United States |
W |
3–1 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
Kirin Cup |
| 8 April 1993 |
Thailand |
W |
1–0 |
Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium, Kobe, China |
1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 11 April 1993 |
Bangladesh |
W |
8–0 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 15 April 1993 |
Sri Lanka |
W |
5–0 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 18 April 1993 |
United Arab Emirates |
W |
2–0 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 28 April 1993 |
Thailand |
W |
1–0 |
Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 30 April 1993 |
Bangladesh |
W |
4–1 |
Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 5 May 1993 |
Sri Lanka |
W |
6–0 |
Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 7 May 1993 |
United Arab Emirates |
D |
1–1 |
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates |
1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 4 October 1993 |
Ivory Coast |
W |
1–0 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
1993 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations |
| 15 October 1993 |
Saudi Arabia |
D |
0–0 |
Doha, Qatar |
1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 18 October 1993 |
Iran |
L |
1–2 |
Doha, Qatar |
1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 21 October 1993 |
North Korea |
W |
3–0 |
Doha, Qatar |
1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 25 October 1993 |
South Korea |
W |
1–0 |
Doha, Qatar |
1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 28 October 1993 |
Iraq |
D |
2–2 |
Doha, Qatar |
1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
1994
| Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
Venue |
Competition |
| 22 May 1994 |
Australia |
D |
1–1 |
Hiroshima Big Arch, Hiroshima, Japan |
Kirin Cup |
| 29 May 1994 |
France |
L |
1–4 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
Kirin Cup |
| 8 July 1994 |
Ghana |
W |
3–2 |
Mizuho Athletic Stadium, Nagoya, Japan |
Asics Cup |
| 14 July 1994 |
Ghana |
W |
2–1 |
Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium, Kobe, Japan |
Asics Cup |
| 27 September 1994 |
Australia |
D |
0–0 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
International Friendly |
| 3 October 1994 |
United Arab Emirates |
D |
1–1 |
Miyoshi Kinsai Stadium, Hiroshima, Japan |
1994 Asian Games Football |
| 5 October 1994 |
Qatar |
D |
1–1 |
Hiroshima Stadium, Hiroshima, Japan |
1994 Asian Games Football |
| 9 October 1994 |
Burma |
W |
5–0 |
Bingo Athletic Stadium, Hiroshima, Japan |
1994 Asian Games Football |
| 11 October 1994 |
South Korea |
L |
2–3 |
Hiroshima Stadium, Hiroshima, Japan |
1994 Asian Games Football |
1995
| Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
Venue |
Competition |
| 6 January 1995 |
Nigeria |
L |
0–3 |
King Fahd II Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
1995 King Fahd Cup |
| 8 January 1995 |
Argentina |
L |
1–5 |
King Fahd II Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
1995 King Fahd Cup |
| 15 February 1995 |
Australia |
L |
1–2 |
Sydney, Australia |
International Friendly |
| 19 February 1995 |
Hong Kong |
W |
3–01 |
Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong |
1995 Dynasty Cup |
| 21 February 1995 |
South Korea |
D |
1–1 |
Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong |
1995 Dynasty Cup |
| 23 February 1995 |
China PR |
W |
2–1 |
Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong |
1995 Dynasty Cup |
| 26 February 1995 |
South Korea |
D |
2–2(a.e.t.) 5–3(pen.) |
Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong |
1995 Dynasty Cup |
| 21 May 1995 |
Scotland |
D |
0–0 |
Hiroshima Big Arch, Hiroshima, Japan |
Kirin Cup |
| 28 May 1995 |
Ecuador |
W |
3–0 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
Kirin Cup |
| 3 June 1995 |
England |
L |
1–2 |
Wembley Stadium, London, Great Britain |
Umbro Cup |
| 6 June 1995 |
Brazil |
L |
0–3 |
Goodison Park, Liverpool, Great Britain |
Umbro Cup |
| 10 June 1995 |
Sweden |
D |
2–2 |
City Ground, Nottingham, Great Britain |
Umbro Cup |
| 6 August 1995 |
Costa Rica |
D |
3–0 |
Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium, Kyoto, Japan |
International Friendly |
| 9 August 1995 |
Brazil |
L |
1–5 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
International Friendly |
| 20 September 1995 |
Paraguay |
L |
1–2 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
1995 Descente Adidas match |
| 24 October 1995 |
Saudi Arabia |
W |
2–1 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
1995 Descente Adidas match |
| 28 October 1995 |
Saudi Arabia |
W |
2–1 |
Ningineer Stadium, Matsuyama, Japan |
1995 Descente Adidas match |
| 1:This match is not recognized because the players came from Hong Kong League XI. |
1996
| Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
Venue |
Competition |
| 10 February 1996 |
Australia |
W |
4–1 |
Wollongong, Australia |
International Friendly |
| 14 February 1996 |
Australia |
L |
0–3 |
Melbourne, Australia |
International Friendly |
| 19 February 1996 |
Poland |
W |
5–0 |
Hong Kong |
Lunar New Year Cup |
| 22 February 1996 |
Sweden |
D |
1–1 4–5(pen.) |
Hong Kong |
Lunar New Year Cup |
| 26 May 1996 |
Yugoslavia |
W |
1–0 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
Kirin Cup |
| 29 May 1996 |
Mexico |
W |
3–2 |
Higashihirao Koen Level-5 Stadium, Fukuoka, Japan |
Kirin Cup |
| 25 August 1996 |
Uruguay |
W |
5–3 |
Nagai Stadium, Osaka, Japan |
International Friendly |
| 11 September 1996 |
Uzbekistan |
W |
1–0 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
International Friendly |
| 13 October 1996 |
Tunisia |
W |
1–0 |
Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium, Kobe, Japan |
Puma Cup |
| 6 December 1996 |
Syria |
W |
2–1 |
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates |
1996 AFC Asian Cup |
| 9 December 1996 |
Uzbekistan |
W |
4–0 |
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates |
1996 AFC Asian Cup |
| 12 December 1996 |
China PR |
W |
1–0 |
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates |
1996 AFC Asian Cup |
| 15 December 1996 |
Kuwait |
L |
0–2 |
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates |
1996 AFC Asian Cup |
1997
| Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
Venue |
Competition |
| 9 February 1997 |
Thailand |
D |
1–1 |
Bangkok, Thailand |
King's Cup |
| 13 February 1997 |
Sweden |
L |
0–1 |
Bangkok, Thailand |
King's Cup |
| 15 March 1997 |
Thailand |
L |
1–3 |
Bangkok, Thailand |
International Friendly |
| 23 March 1997 |
Oman |
W |
1–0 |
Muscat, Oman |
1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 25 March 1997 |
Macau |
W |
10–0 |
Muscat, Oman |
1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 27 March 1997 |
Nepal |
W |
6–0 |
Muscat, Oman |
1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 21 May 1997 |
South Korea |
D |
1–1 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
International Friendly |
| 8 June 1997 |
Croatia |
W |
4–3 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
Kirin Cup |
| 15 June 1997 |
Turkey |
W |
1–0 |
Nagai Stadium, Osaka, Japan |
Kirin Cup |
| 22 June 1997 |
Macau |
W |
10–0 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 25 June 1997 |
Nepal |
W |
3–0 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 28 June 1997 |
Oman |
D |
1–1 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 13 August 1997 |
Brazil |
L |
0–3 |
Nagai Stadium, Osaka, Japan |
International Friendly |
| 7 September 1997 |
Uzbekistan |
W |
6–3 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 19 September 1997 |
United Arab Emirates |
D |
0–0 |
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 28 September 1997 |
South Korea |
L |
1–2 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 4 October 1997 |
Kazakhstan |
D |
1–1 |
Almaty, Kazakhstan |
1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 11 October 1997 |
Uzbekistan |
D |
1–1 |
Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 26 October 1997 |
United Arab Emirates |
D |
1–1 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 1 November 1997 |
South Korea |
W |
2–0 |
Seoul, South Korea |
1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 8 November 1997 |
Kazakhstan |
W |
5–1 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 16 November 1997 |
Iran |
W |
3–2 |
Johor Bahru, Malaysia |
1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
1998
| Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
Venue |
Competition |
| 15 February 1998 |
Australia |
W |
3–0 |
Adelaide, Australia |
International Friendly |
| 1 March 1998 |
South Korea |
W |
2–1 |
International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan |
1998 Dynasty Cup |
| 4 March 1998 |
Hong Kong |
W |
5–11 |
International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan |
1998 Dynasty Cup |
| 7 March 1998 |
China PR |
L |
0–2 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
1998 Dynasty Cup |
| 1 April 1998 |
South Korea |
L |
1–2 |
Seoul, South Korea |
International Friendly |
| 17 May 1998 |
Paraguay |
D |
1–1 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
Kirin Cup |
| 24 May 1998 |
Czech Republic |
D |
0–0 |
International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan |
Kirin Cup |
| 31 May 1998 |
Mexico |
L |
1–2 |
Lausanne, Switzerland |
International Friendly |
| 3 June 1998 |
Yugoslavia |
L |
0–1 |
Lausanne, Switzerland |
International Friendly |
| 14 June 1998 |
Argentina |
L |
0–1 |
Stade de Toulouse, Toulouse, France |
1998 FIFA World Cup |
| 20 June 1998 |
Croatia |
L |
0–1 |
Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes, France |
1998 FIFA World Cup |
| 26 June 1998 |
Jamaica |
L |
1–2 |
Stade Gerland, Lyon, France |
1998 FIFA World Cup |
| 28 October 1998 |
Egypt |
W |
1–0 |
Nagai Stadium, Osaka, Japan |
International Friendly (Kirin Challenge Cup) |
| 1 December 1998 |
Nepal |
W |
5–0 |
Bangkok, Thailand |
1998 Asian Games Football |
| 3 December 1998 |
India |
W |
1–0 |
Bangkok, Thailand |
1998 Asian Games Football |
| 7 December 1998 |
South Korea |
L |
0–2 |
Bangkok, Thailand |
1998 Asian Games Football |
| 9 December 1998 |
Kuwait |
W |
2–1 |
Bangkok, Thailand |
1998 Asian Games Football |
| 11 December 1998 |
United Arab Emirates |
L |
0–1 |
Bangkok, Thailand |
1998 Asian Games Football |
| 1:This match is not recognized because the players came from Hong Kong League XI. |
1999
| Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
Venue |
Competition |
| 31 March 1999 |
Brazil |
L |
0–2 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
International Friendly(Kirin Challenge Cup) |
| 3 June 1999 |
Belgium |
D |
0–0 |
Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
Kirin Cup |
| 6 June 1999 |
Peru |
D |
0–0 |
International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan |
Kirin Cup |
| 29 June 1999 |
Peru |
L |
2–3 |
Asunción, Paraguay |
1999 Copa América |
| 2 July 1999 |
Paraguay |
L |
0–4 |
Asunción, Paraguay |
1999 Copa América |
| 5 July 1999 |
Bolivia |
D |
1–1 |
Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay |
1999 Copa América |
| 8 September 1999 |
Iran |
D |
1–1 |
International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan |
International Friendly(Kirin Challenge Cup) |
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