Japan vs Costa Rica
Japan vs Costa Rica preview
Japan vs Costa Rica pits Japan (FIFA #15) against Costa Rica (#48) in Group F on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field. Japan go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Costa Rica have quarter-finals (2014) as their World Cup high-water mark.
Lincoln Financial Field (capacity 69,596) is the open-roof home of the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL), Temple Owls (NCAA). It sits 12m above sea level in Philadelphia. June/July temperatures in Philadelphia average a high of 30°C and a low of 20°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Japan have appeared at 8 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: R16, R16, R16, Group, R16). Costa Rica have appeared at 6 World Cups (last five: Group, QF, Group, Group, Group). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Japan vs Costa Rica — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Japan | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #15 | #48 |
| Confederation | AFC | CONCACAF |
| WC appearances | 8 | 6 |
| Best WC finish | Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022) | Quarter-finals (2014) |
| Last 5 WCs | R16, R16, R16, Group, R16 | Group, QF, Group, Group, Group |
| Captain | Wataru Endo | Keylor Navas |
| Manager | Hajime Moriyasu | Gustavo Alfaro |
| Players to watch | Takefusa Kubo, Wataru Endo, Kaoru Mitoma | Keylor Navas, Brandon Aguilera, Manfred Ugalde |
Get live Japan vs Costa Rica data
// Fetch live data for Japan vs Costa Rica
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-19',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Japan vs Costa Rica at the 2026 World Cup?
Japan vs Costa Rica is scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026, kicking off at Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:00:00 UTC at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
What stage is Japan vs Costa Rica?
Japan vs Costa Rica is a Group Stage fixture in Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Japan vs Costa Rica?
Lincoln Financial Field (capacity 69,596, opened 2003, open roof, natural grass) in Philadelphia hosts Japan vs Costa Rica.
Who is favoured to win Japan vs Costa Rica?
Japan go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #15, with Costa Rica ranked #48. Japan's best World Cup finish is Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022); Costa Rica's is Quarter-finals (2014). Live odds for Japan vs Costa Rica are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Japan vs Costa Rica?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Japan vs Costa Rica in my timezone?
Japan vs Costa Rica kicks off at Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Japan vs Costa Rica stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-19) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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