Ecuador vs Japan
head-to-head record
- Ecuador wins
- 0
- Draws
- 3
- Japan wins
- 2
5 meetings, 1995 to 2026Goals: Ecuador 1, Japan 5
Ecuador and Japan have met 5 times since 1995. Japan have won 2, Ecuador 0, and 3 matches ended level. They last met on 1 October 2026, when the match ended 0–0 in the Kirin Cup, and Japan won on penalties.
The 5 meetings have produced 6 goals, 1.20 per game. The biggest win is Japan’s 3–0 in the Kirin Cup in 1995. Japan are unbeaten in the last five meetings (2 wins, 3 draws).
Who has won more, Ecuador or Japan?
All matches5 matches
Competitive4 matches
Friendlies1 match
Key numbers
- Goals
- Ecuador 1, Japan 51.20 per game
- First meeting
- Japan 3–0 EcuadorKirin Cup, 28 May 1995
- Most recent
- Japan 0–0 EcuadorKirin Cup, 1 Oct 2026
- Japan’s biggest win
- Japan 3–0 EcuadorKirin Cup, 28 May 1995
- Most goals in a meeting
- Japan 3–0 EcuadorKirin Cup, 28 May 1995
- Current run
- Japan unbeaten in 5
- TFN Elo rating now
- Ecuador 1930 (18th), Japan 1963 (13th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Japan0Ecuador0
Kirin Cup, Japan won on penalties
Yokohama, Japan
- Ecuador0Japan0
Kirin Challenge Cup
Düsseldorf, Germany (neutral)
- Ecuador1Japan1
Copa América
Belo Horizonte, Brazil (neutral)
- Japan1Ecuador0
Friendly
Ōita, Japan
- Japan3Ecuador0
Kirin Cup
Tokyo, Japan
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Japan's home games
3 matches
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EcuadorDrawsJapan
At neutral venues
2 matches
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EcuadorDrawsJapan
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Ecuador | Draws | Japan | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirin Cup | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0–3 |
| Copa América | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 |
| Friendly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–1 |
| Kirin Challenge Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0–0 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 3 | |
| 2000s | 1 | 1 | |
| 2010s | 1 | 2 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 0 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Ecuador | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | None | 21995 to 2006 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 32019 to 2026 | 51995 to 2026 |
The longest run of draws is 3, from 24 June 2019 to 1 October 2026.
Penalty shootouts
- Japan 0–0 EcuadorKirin Cup, 1 Oct 2026Japan won on penalties
Questions answered
How many times have Ecuador and Japan played each other?
5 times, starting on 28 May 1995. 4 of those meetings were competitive and 1 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Ecuador and Japan?
Japan, with 2 wins to 0. 3 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Ecuador vs Japan?
Japan’s 3–0 win in the Kirin Cup on 28 May 1995 in Tokyo.
When did Ecuador and Japan last play?
On 1 October 2026 in Yokohama, when the match ended 0–0 in the Kirin Cup, and Japan won on penalties.
What is the competitive record between Ecuador and Japan?
In 4 competitive matches, Ecuador have 0 wins, Japan have 1, and 3 ended level.
Have Ecuador and Japan met in a penalty shootout?
Yes, once. Most recently in the Kirin Cup on 1 October 2026, when Japan won the shootout after a 0–0 draw.
Every Ecuador vs Japan result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 0–0Japan on pens | Ecuador | Kirin Cup | Yokohama, Japan | |
| Ecuador | 0–0 | Japan | Kirin Challenge Cup | Düsseldorf, Germany (neutral) | |
| Ecuador | 1–1 | Japan | Copa América | Belo Horizonte, Brazil (neutral) | |
| Japan | 1–0 | Ecuador | Friendly | Ōita, Japan | |
| Japan | 3–0 | Ecuador | Kirin Cup | Tokyo, Japan |
Recent form
Ecuador
- Dv PanamaKirin Cup1–1Mon 5 Oct 2026
- Dat JapanKirin Cup0–0Thu 1 Oct 2026
- Lat South KoreaFriendly0–3Thu 24 Sept 2026
- Lat MexicoWorld Cup0–2Tue 30 Jun 2026
- Wv GermanyWorld Cup2–1Thu 25 Jun 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
Related rivalries
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.