Colombia vs Japan
head-to-head record
- Colombia wins
- 4
- Draws
- 1
- Japan wins
- 1
6 meetings, 2003 to 2023Goals: Colombia 9, Japan 4
Colombia and Japan have met 6 times since 2003. Colombia have won 4, Japan 1, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 28 March 2023, when Colombia won 2–1 in a friendly.
The 6 meetings have produced 13 goals, 2.17 per game. The biggest win is Colombia’s 4–1 at the World Cup in 2014. Colombia have won the last two meetings.
Who has won more, Colombia or Japan?
All matches6 matches
Competitive5 matches
Friendlies1 match
Key numbers
- Goals
- Colombia 9, Japan 42.17 per game
- First meeting
- Japan 0–1 ColombiaConfederations Cup, 22 Jun 2003
- Most recent
- Japan 1–2 ColombiaFriendly, 28 Mar 2023
- Colombia’s biggest win
- Japan 1–4 ColombiaWorld Cup, 24 Jun 2014
- Japan’s biggest win
- Colombia 1–2 JapanWorld Cup, 19 Jun 2018
- Most goals in a meeting
- Japan 1–4 ColombiaWorld Cup, 24 Jun 2014
- Current run
- Colombia, 2 wins in a row
- Biggest upset
- Colombia 1–2 JapanWorld Cup, 19 Jun 2018Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 23%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Colombia 2063 (7th), Japan 1963 (13th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Japan1Colombia2
Friendly
Osaka, Japan
- Japan0Colombia1
Kirin Challenge Cup
Yokohama, Japan
- Colombia1Japan2
World Cup
Saransk, Russia (neutral)
- Japan1Colombia4
World Cup
Cuiabá, Brazil (neutral)
- Japan0Colombia0
Kirin Cup
Saitama, Japan
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Colombia win and drops with every Japan win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Japan's home games
3 matches
210
ColombiaDrawsJapan
At neutral venues
3 matches
201
ColombiaDrawsJapan
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Colombia | Draws | Japan | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5–3 |
| Confederations Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1–0 |
| Friendly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2–1 |
| Kirin Challenge Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1–0 |
| Kirin Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0–0 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2 | 1 | |
| 2010s | 3 | 9 | |
| 2020s | 1 | 3 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Colombia | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 22019 to 2023 | 12018 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 32003 to 2014 | 12018 |
Top scorers in Colombia vs Japan
- 1Jackson MartínezColombia2
Scorer records exist for 3 of the 6 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Colombia and Japan played each other?
6 times, starting on 22 June 2003. 5 of those meetings were competitive and 1 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Colombia and Japan?
Colombia, with 4 wins to 1. 1 match ended level.
What is the biggest win in Colombia vs Japan?
Colombia’s 4–1 win at the World Cup on 24 June 2014 in Cuiabá.
When did Colombia and Japan last play?
On 28 March 2023 in Osaka, when Colombia won 2–1 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between Colombia and Japan?
In 5 competitive matches, Colombia have 3 wins, Japan have 1, and 1 ended level.
Every Colombia vs Japan result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1–2 | Colombia | Friendly | Osaka, Japan | |
| Japan | 0–1 | Colombia | Kirin Challenge Cup | Yokohama, Japan | |
| Colombia | 1–2 | Japan | World Cup | Saransk, Russia (neutral) | |
| Japan | 1–4 | Colombia | World Cup | Cuiabá, Brazil (neutral) | |
| Japan | 0–0 | Colombia | Kirin Cup | Saitama, Japan | |
| Japan | 0–1 | Colombia | Confederations Cup | Saint-Étienne, France (neutral) |
Recent form
Colombia
- Wv PeruFriendly2–0Tue 6 Oct 2026
- Lv ParaguayFriendly0–1Fri 2 Oct 2026
- Dv MexicoFriendly1–1Sat 26 Sept 2026
- Dv SwitzerlandWorld Cup0–0Tue 7 Jul 2026
- Wv GhanaWorld Cup1–0Fri 3 Jul 2026
Japan
- Wv New ZealandKirin Cup2–1Mon 5 Oct 2026
- Dv EcuadorKirin Cup0–0Thu 1 Oct 2026
- Wv VenezuelaFriendly2–1Mon 28 Sept 2026
- Lv BrazilWorld Cup1–2Mon 29 Jun 2026
- Dv SwedenWorld Cup1–1Thu 25 Jun 2026
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.