Ivory Coast vs Japan
head-to-head record
- Ivory Coast wins
- 2
- Draws
- 0
- Japan wins
- 3
5 meetings, 1993 to 2020Goals: Ivory Coast 4, Japan 4
Ivory Coast and Japan have met 5 times since 1993. Japan have won 3, Ivory Coast 2. They last met on 13 October 2020, when Japan won 1–0 in a friendly.
The 5 meetings have produced 8 goals, 1.60 per game. The biggest win is Ivory Coast’s 2–0 in a friendly in 2010.
Who has won more, Ivory Coast or Japan?
All matches5 matches
Competitive2 matches
Friendlies3 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Ivory Coast 4, Japan 41.60 per game
- First meeting
- Japan 1–0 Ivory CoastFriendly, 4 Oct 1993
- Most recent
- Japan 1–0 Ivory CoastFriendly, 13 Oct 2020
- Ivory Coast’s biggest win
- Japan 0–2 Ivory CoastFriendly, 4 Jun 2010
- Japan’s biggest win
- Japan 1–0 Ivory CoastFriendly, 13 Oct 2020
- Most goals in a meeting
- Ivory Coast 2–1 JapanWorld Cup, 14 Jun 2014
- TFN Elo rating now
- Ivory Coast 1830 (33rd), Japan 1963 (13th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Japan1Ivory Coast0
Friendly
Utrecht, Netherlands (neutral)
- Ivory Coast2Japan1
World Cup
Recife, Brazil (neutral)
- Japan0Ivory Coast2
Friendly
Sion, Switzerland (neutral)
- Japan1Ivory Coast0
Kirin Cup
Toyota, Japan
- Japan1Ivory Coast0
Friendly
Tokyo, Japan
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Japan's home games
2 matches
002
Ivory CoastDrawsJapan
At neutral venues
3 matches
201
Ivory CoastDrawsJapan
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Ivory Coast | Draws | Japan | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2–2 |
| World Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2–1 |
| Kirin Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 1 | |
| 2000s | 1 | 1 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 5 | |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Ivory Coast | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 22010 to 2014 | 21993 to 2008 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 22010 to 2014 | 21993 to 2008 |
Questions answered
How many times have Ivory Coast and Japan played each other?
5 times, starting on 4 October 1993. 2 of those meetings were competitive and 3 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Ivory Coast and Japan?
Japan, with 3 wins to 2. 0 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Ivory Coast vs Japan?
Ivory Coast’s 2–0 win in a friendly on 4 June 2010 in Sion.
When did Ivory Coast and Japan last play?
On 13 October 2020 in Utrecht, when Japan won 1–0 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between Ivory Coast and Japan?
In 2 competitive matches, Ivory Coast have 1 win, Japan have 1, and 0 ended level.
Every Ivory Coast vs Japan result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1–0 | Ivory Coast | Friendly | Utrecht, Netherlands (neutral) | |
| Ivory Coast | 2–1 | Japan | World Cup | Recife, Brazil (neutral) | |
| Japan | 0–2 | Ivory Coast | Friendly | Sion, Switzerland (neutral) | |
| Japan | 1–0 | Ivory Coast | Kirin Cup | Toyota, Japan | |
| Japan | 1–0 | Ivory Coast | Friendly | Tokyo, Japan |
Recent form
Ivory Coast
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
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.