Japonia - Kostaryka — Easy

Costa Rica and Japan most recently met in competitive play during the group stages of the , where Costa Rica secured a surprising 1-0 victory. While Japan has historically dominated their friendly encounters, this World Cup win marked a significant upset for the Central American side. Recent Match Highlights

: Japan controlled 57% of possession and registered 14 shots compared to Costa Rica's 4, but struggled to break through a resilient "low block" defensive formation. Japonia - Kostaryka

The November 27, 2022, encounter at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium saw Costa Rica bounce back from a 7-0 loss to Spain to defeat a Japanese team that had recently shocked Germany. : Japan 0 - 1 Costa Rica Costa Rica and Japan most recently met in