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Japan’s under-21 team loses 2-0 to Spain
Japan’s under-21 team lost 2-0 to Spain in an international friendly in Almendralejo, Spain, on November 13.
The squad is made up of players in the age group aiming for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Japan conceded after a mistake in the first half, then missed chances through players including Kento Shiogai and Saito.
Spain scored again late in the match.
The friendly was a chance for Japan to strengthen its Olympic-age squad.
Japan is scheduled to face Egypt in Cairo on November 17.
Japan’s under-21 team lost 2-0 to Spain in an international friendly in Almendralejo, Spain.
Japan conceded after a first-half mistake and gave up a second goal late in the match.
Japan’s Kento Shiogai and Saito had chances but did not convert them.
The match was a development opportunity for the age group targeting the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Japan is scheduled to play Egypt in Cairo on November 17.
- Who
- Japan’s under-21 team and Spain’s under-21 team.
- What
- Japan lost 2-0 in an international friendly.
- When
- November 13, 2026.
- Where
- Almendralejo, Spain.
- Why
- It was a development opportunity for the age group targeting the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Japan lost 2-0 to Spain in an international friendly in Almendralejo.
Japan is scheduled to play Egypt in Cairo.
- Result
- Spain 2, Japan 0
- Match date
- November 13, 2026
- Venue
- Almendralejo, Spain
- First goal
- Japan conceded after a first-half mistake
- Next match
- Egypt in Cairo on November 17