Japan vs Uruguay football match
The gist
Japan and Uruguay met in a September 24, 2026 friendly, but sources report conflicting final scores.
The confusion matters because it was Diego Forlán's first match as Uruguay coach.
How it unfolded
- May 26, 1985Uruguay beat Japan 4-1 in Tokyo in their first meeting.
- 1996Japan claimed their first win over Uruguay, 5-3.
- Sep 24, 2026Japan and Uruguay played an international friendly, with Diego Forlán taking charge of Uruguay for the first time.