Uzbekistan U19 vs Japan U19 Live Score, Where to Watch, H2H, Preview | U20 WAFF Youth Championship, 2026

Pranav Venkatesh

Published - Mar 25, 2026, 08:00 AM

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Uzbekistan U19 hosts Japan U19 in the first of two friendlies
Both teams are on the back of an inspiring 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup

Two of the high-profile youth programs in Asia go head-to-head as Uzbekistan U19 welcomes Japan U19 in the first of two friendlies in a week-long tour on Wednesday. With multiple exciting talents on show, let's find out where to watch Uzbekistan U19 vs Japan U19.

With the 2027 FIFA U20 World Cup and the 2027 AFC U-20 Asian Cup fast approaching, the U19 teams are set to be fast-tracked for the major tournaments. Japan's head coach, Satoshi Yamaguchi, is eager to bring more new talents into the squad from the J League. Especially, the coach has implemented a five-second rule, which warrants the players winning the ball within five seconds of losing it. Japan U19 has also been a feeder for European clubs, and stars like Ryunosuke Sato, Gaku Nawata, and Homare Tokuda could be on their way to Belgium or Austria in the summer.

These sides had a fruitful AFC U-20 Asian Cup campaign in 2025 but are looking to build on that. Uzbekistan made it to a historic quarter but were knocked out after a thrilling 3-3 draw in regulation time. They failed to get the better of South Korea as they stumbled to a 3-1 loss on penalties. Japan went one step ahead, but they failed to challenge Australia as they crashed out in the semis after a 2-0 loss. Finding goalscoring touch is a priority for either side, as defensively and tactically, they possess sound systems.