- Japan will face Bolivia in an international friendly match at their home, the National Olympic Stadium in Tokyo.
- Bolivia will play the playoffs of the World Cup Qualifiers and are hoping for a return to the big event after a span of 32 years.
- Japan have already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Summary
Japan is set to welcome the Bolivia national football team for a friendly match at the National Olympic Stadium in Tokyo City on 17th November 2025. Japan have already registered their names in the 2026 FIFA World Cup; meanwhile, Bolivia have qualified for the playoffs of the World Cup and are dreaming of a World Cup appearance once again after 1994.
The Blue Samurai ended their qualifying campaign strongly by topping their group with 23 points in 10 games. They scored a massive 30 goals while conceding just three in the meantime, displaying a dominant performance throughout. With seven wins, two draws, and one defeat, they proved their mettle once again as the giants of Asia. They sealed qualification with three more games left to play when they achieved a 2-0 victory against Bahrain in March. The Japan national football team suffered just two defeats in eleven games, against Australia and the USA, but have looked to be a changed side since then.
Bolivia, on the other hand, will want to figure out their final tactics in this match ahead of the playoffs and also hopes to cause an upset against the high-flying Blue Samurai. Bolivia national football team qualified for the playoffs after finishing seventh in the CONMEBOL standings with 20 points in 18 games, with a surprise 1-0 win against Brazil being their highest point in the qualifying stage. However, Oscar Villegas' men have suffered defeats against Russia and South Korea, respectively.
For all your queries regarding where to watch Japan vs Bolivia, we are at your service to provide you with all the important details of the exciting clash.
Where to watch Japan vs Bolivia: Streaming Platforms and TV Channel
For the fans of either team, if you are still stuck on questions like where to watch Japan vs Bolivia, don't worry. Sportsdunia is here to provide you with all the details regarding the streaming options of the Japan vs Bolivia match, so you don't miss out on any of the live action. Unfortunately, the live stream of the Japan vs Bolivia match will not be telecast in many of the selected regions. However, you can use the ESPN+ app in the United States and the DAZN app in Japan to watch the friendly game. You can get the live updates of the match on the Sofascore app and website.
Japan vs Bolivia: Kick-Off Timings
Want to watch the Japan vs Bolivia live stream but don't know the match timings? Sportsdunia is here to provide you with the kickoff times in different regions so that you can tune in to watch the Japan vs Bolivia live match without missing any important part of the game.
| Country/Region | Local Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| India (IST) | 3:45 PM | Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | 10:15 AM | Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 |
| United States (ET) | 2:15 AM | Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 |
| United States (PT) | 2:15 AM | Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 |
| Japan (JST) | 7:15 PM | Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 |
| Bolivia (BOT) | 6:15 AM | Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 |
| Saudi Arabia (AST) | 1:15 PM | Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 |
Japan vs Bolivia: Predicted Lineups
Here are the initial lineups ahead of the Japan vs Bolivia match. For Japan, Wataru Endo is back after missing friendlies against Paraguay and Brazil, but might find it hard to find a place in the starting eleven. Daichi Kamada and Ritsu Doan are expected to start in the midfield, while Takumi Minamino and Takefusa Kubo will provide the much-needed firepower on the attacking front. Ayase Ueda is expected to keep his place ahead of Ryoya Ogawa.
Bolivia will have to do without their skipper, Luis Haquin, who misses out due to visa issues. Instead, 19-year-old Marcelo Jesus Torrez has been called up for the first time as his replacement in defense. The likes of John Garcia and Fernando Nava were recalled to the squad after a span of more than two years. Nava and Miguelito are expected to start on either flank in place of Jose Martines and Gustavo Peredo.
Japan Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): Hayakawa; Watanabe, Suzuki, Taniguchi; Doan, Sano, Kamada, Nakamura; Kubo, Minamino; Ueda.
Bolivia Predicted Lineup (4-3-3): Viscarra; Medina, Torrez, Arroyo, Fernandez; Matheus, Vaca, Villamil; Miguelito, Monteiro, Nava.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where wll the Japan vs Bolivia match be played?
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Where wll the Japan vs Bolivia match be played?
The international friendly between Japan and Bolivia will be played at Japan's home, the National Olympic Stadium stadium, in Tokyo city, Japan.
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