Match report
England vs Japan — the facts
Japan won 1–0 away against England (half-time 0–1).
England met Japan in the International Friendlies (Friendly International). Kick-off was Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 18:45 UTC at Wembley Stadium. Referee: Nick Walsh.
Team pages: England · Japan · International Friendlies
About this match
On this page: the England vs Japan final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this International Friendlies fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the England and Japan team pages or the International Friendlies page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of England vs Japan?
Japan won 1–0 away against England (half-time 0–1).
›Where can I watch England vs Japan highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for England vs Japan; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.