Canada vs Japan
head-to-head record
- Canada wins
- 1
- Draws
- 0
- Japan wins
- 3
4 meetings, 2001 to 2023Goals: Canada 4, Japan 10
Canada and Japan have met 4 times since 2001. Japan have won 3, Canada 1. They last met on 13 October 2023, when Japan won 4–1 in a friendly.
The 4 meetings have produced 14 goals, 3.50 per game. The biggest win is Japan’s 4–1 in a friendly in 2023.
Who has won more, Canada or Japan?
All matches4 matches
Competitive1 match
Friendlies3 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Canada 4, Japan 103.50 per game
- First meeting
- Japan 3–0 CanadaConfederations Cup, 31 May 2001
- Most recent
- Japan 4–1 CanadaFriendly, 13 Oct 2023
- Canada’s biggest win
- Japan 1–2 CanadaFriendly, 17 Nov 2022
- Japan’s biggest win
- Japan 4–1 CanadaFriendly, 13 Oct 2023
- Most goals in a meeting
- Japan 4–1 CanadaFriendly, 13 Oct 2023
- TFN Elo rating now
- Canada 1837 (30th), Japan 1963 (13th)How the rating works
All 4 meetings
- Japan4Canada1
Friendly
Niigata, Japan
- Japan1Canada2
Friendly
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (neutral)
- Japan2Canada1
Friendly
Doha, Qatar (neutral)
- Japan3Canada0
Confederations Cup
Niigata, Japan
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Japan's home games
2 matches
002
CanadaDrawsJapan
At neutral venues
2 matches
101
CanadaDrawsJapan
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Canada | Draws | Japan | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4–7 |
| Confederations Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–3 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1 | 3 | |
| 2010s | 1 | 3 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 8 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Canada | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 12022 | 22001 to 2013 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 12022 | 22001 to 2013 |
Questions answered
How many times have Canada and Japan played each other?
4 times, starting on 31 May 2001. 1 of those meetings were competitive and 3 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Canada and Japan?
Japan, with 3 wins to 1. 0 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Canada vs Japan?
Japan’s 4–1 win in a friendly on 13 October 2023 in Niigata.
When did Canada and Japan last play?
On 13 October 2023 in Niigata, when Japan won 4–1 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between Canada and Japan?
In 1 competitive match, Canada have 0 wins, Japan have 1, and 0 ended level.
Every Canada vs Japan result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 4–1 | Canada | Friendly | Niigata, Japan | |
| Japan | 1–2 | Canada | Friendly | Dubai, United Arab Emirates (neutral) | |
| Japan | 2–1 | Canada | Friendly | Doha, Qatar (neutral) | |
| Japan | 3–0 | Canada | Confederations Cup | Niigata, Japan |
Recent form
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.