- England national football team hosts the Japan national football team at Wembley in a key international friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- England look to bounce back from a 1-1 draw vs Uruguay, while Japan arrive in strong form after a 1-0 win over Scotland, courtesy of Junya Ito.
- Harry Kane returns for England, while Japan miss Takehiro Tomiyasu and Wataru Endo due to injuries.
Where to Watch England vs Japan Live: Three Lions take on Samurai Blues at Wembley

Summary
Two of the finest footballing nations from their respective continents are set to meet in the English capital. England hosts Japan in an international friendly at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday.
The hosts will be keen to prove a point after Thomas Tuchel's side were held to a 1-1 stalemate by Uruguay thanks to Federico Valverde's last-minute equaliser. Meanwhile, the Asian counterparts are flying high, getting the better of Scotland in an impressive 1-0 victory in Glasgow. The Genk winger Junyo Ito scored the only goal of the game to clinch a morale-boosting win against Scott McTominay's side. Now, both teams will be bidding to conclude the 2026 World Cup preparations on a winning note:
Here is where to watch England vs Japan, team news, kick-off timings, and more:
England vs Japan Team News
The England national football team squad has welcomed several key members, such as Harry Kane, Marc Guehi, Elliot Anderson, Jordan Pickford (goalkeeper), and Newcastle United players Anthony Gordon and Dan Burn, alongside Cole Palmer, who are notable names among those who have been called up against Japan. Whereas players like Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Noni Madueke have been released from the camp, John Stones has also pulled out.
On the other hand, the Japan national football team will be without ex-Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu and Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo due to injury concerns. Japanese head coach Hajime Moriyasu is expected to make several changes in the starting eleven that took the field against Scotland.
Brighton & Hove winger Kaoru Mitoma could earn a start on the wings at Wembley.
Where to Watch England vs Japan? Live Stream, Kick-Off Timing, Date & More
Get all the details from the England national football team vs Japan friendly clash in London: Here's the match date, kick-off timings, and England vs Japan Live
Country | Date | Kick-off Time (Local) | England vs Japan Live |
|---|---|---|---|
United Kingdom | 31 March 2026 | 7:45 PM BST | ITV1, ITVX |
USA (ET) | 31 March 2026 | 2:45 PM ET | Fox Sports, Fubo TV, ViX |
Canada | 31 March 2026 | 2:45 PM ET | DAZN Canada OTT |
India | 1 April 2026 | 12:15 AM IST | SonyLIV, Airtel Xstream Play |
Kosovo | 1 April 2026 | 12:15 AM CET | UEFA.tv |
Türkiye | 1 April 2026 | 12:15 AM TRT | EXXEN, S Sport TV |
Japan | 1 April 2026 | 3:45 AM JST | NHK E-Tele, U-NEXT |
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England hosts Japan at Wembley Stadium on 31st March 2026.
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