Japan vs Senegal
head-to-head record
- Japan wins
- 0
- Draws
- 2
- Senegal wins
- 2
4 meetings, 1987 to 2018Goals: Japan 4, Senegal 7
Japan and Senegal have met 4 times since 1987. Senegal have won 2, Japan 0, and 2 matches ended level. They last met on 24 June 2018, when the match ended 2–2 at the World Cup.
The 4 meetings have produced 11 goals, 2.75 per game. The biggest win is Senegal’s 2–0 in a friendly in 2001. Senegal are unbeaten in the last four meetings (2 wins, 2 draws).
Who has won more, Japan or Senegal?
All matches4 matches
Competitive2 matches
Friendlies2 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Japan 4, Senegal 72.75 per game
- First meeting
- Japan 2–2 SenegalKirin Cup, 27 May 1987
- Most recent
- Japan 2–2 SenegalWorld Cup, 24 Jun 2018
- Senegal’s biggest win
- Japan 0–2 SenegalFriendly, 4 Oct 2001
- Most goals in a meeting
- Japan 2–2 SenegalWorld Cup, 24 Jun 2018
- Current run
- Senegal unbeaten in 4
- Biggest upset
- Japan 0–2 SenegalFriendly, 4 Oct 2001Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 19%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Japan 1963 (13th), Senegal 1865 (25th)How the rating works
All 4 meetings
- Japan2Senegal2
World Cup
Ekaterinburg, Russia (neutral)
- Japan0Senegal1
Friendly
Niigata, Japan
- Japan0Senegal2
Friendly
Lens, France (neutral)
- Japan2Senegal2
Kirin Cup
Hiroshima, Japan
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Japan's home games
2 matches
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JapanDrawsSenegal
At neutral venues
2 matches
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JapanDrawsSenegal
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Japan | Draws | Senegal | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0–3 |
| World Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2–2 |
| Kirin Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2–2 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1 | 4 | |
| 2000s | 2 | 3 | |
| 2010s | 1 | 4 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Japan | Senegal |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | None | 22001 to 2003 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 12018 | 41987 to 2018 |
Questions answered
How many times have Japan and Senegal played each other?
4 times, starting on 27 May 1987. 2 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Japan and Senegal?
Senegal, with 2 wins to 0. 2 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Japan vs Senegal?
Senegal’s 2–0 win in a friendly on 4 October 2001 in Lens.
When did Japan and Senegal last play?
On 24 June 2018 in Ekaterinburg, when the match ended 2–2 at the World Cup.
What is the competitive record between Japan and Senegal?
In 2 competitive matches, Japan have 0 wins, Senegal have 0, and 2 ended level.
Every Japan vs Senegal result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2–2 | Senegal | World Cup | Ekaterinburg, Russia (neutral) | |
| Japan | 0–1 | Senegal | Friendly | Niigata, Japan | |
| Japan | 0–2 | Senegal | Friendly | Lens, France (neutral) | |
| Japan | 2–2 | Senegal | Kirin Cup | Hiroshima, Japan |
Recent form
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
Senegal
- Wv ComorosFriendly1–0Sun 4 Oct 2026
- Wat EthiopiaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying1–0Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Dat MozambiqueAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying1–1Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Lv BelgiumWorld Cup2–3Wed 1 Jul 2026
- Wv IraqWorld Cup5–0Fri 26 Jun 2026
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.