Japan vs Uruguay Highlights - September 24, 2026

Japan beat Uruguay 3-1 in International Friendly on September 24, 2026. The match was played at Miyagi Stadium.

Kuryu Matsuki (11') scored for Japan. Maxi Araújo (42') scored for Uruguay.

They had won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 in their previous five. Japan arrived unbeaten in 4.

Their previous five had brought 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeats. That run had left Uruguay 4 games without defeat.

Maxi Araújo saw a shot blocked (3'). Soon after, Brian Rodríguez shot wide for Uruguay on 7 minutes.

Federico Viñas forced a save for Uruguay on 8 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Keito Nakamura picked out Kuryu Matsuki, who scored for Japan (11').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Darwin Núñez’s effort (13'). Moments later, Yuito Suzuki could not find the target for Japan (18').

Maxi Araújo tested the goalkeeper for Uruguay (39'). Soon after, Federico Viñas forced a save for Uruguay on 39 minutes.

Maxi Araújo found the net for Uruguay (42').

After the break, Maxi Araújo sent an effort off target for Uruguay (49'). Substitutions: Japan 1, Uruguay 0.

Japan had 0 shots with 0 on target, while Uruguay had 0 and 0. Goalkeeper saves: Japan 0, Uruguay 0.

Corners: Japan 0, Uruguay 0. Japan completed the most passes, 0 in total at 0% accuracy.