Japan to host Venezuela in international friendly at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima on September 28

Japan and Venezuela will meet in an international friendly at the Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima on September 28, 2026, with Hajime Moriyasu’s Japan taking on Oswaldo Vizcarrondo’s Venezuela.

Japan arrive after a 3-1 victory over Uruguay, a match in which they opened the scoring, conceded near the end of the first half and then produced a late comeback with two goals in the final moments. The result was described as a confidence booster following what the preview called an underwhelming World Cup 2026 campaign. Moriyasu’s side plan to control the match from the outset and will have the advantage of playing at home. Venezuela return to action for the first time since June 2026 under coach Oswaldo Vizcarrondo.

Ayase Ueda was one of the scorers against Uruguay and is expected to lead the line for Japan as the designated striker; the 28-year-old has 19 goals in 44 appearances for the national team. The report states the player will look to threaten the opponent’s defence at all costs. Japan are said to have all their players fit and available for selection.

For Venezuela, Telasco Segovia is highlighted as a player who can control midfield and operate on the left wing; the 23-year-old Inter Miami player is also noted as capable of scoring and will be looking to do so for his national side. Daniel Pereira is named in Venezuela’s squad but might have to sit out this fixture due to fitness issues. The preview notes Venezuela will be the visiting side.

The published probable lineups read: Hayakawa (GK); Seko, Itakura, Ito; Matsuki, Kaishu Sano, Kodai Sano, Nakamura; Doan, Suzuki; Ueda. For Venezuela the listed XI is: Varela (GK); Sanchez, Quintero, Balbo, Ferraresi; Libra, Herrera; Mendoza, Segovia, Martínez; Ramírez. The coverage says Vizcarrondo’s men will aim to take early control of the game, while Japan intend to dictate proceedings from the start.

Pre-match assessments in the preview favour Japan, stating that the Samurai Blue are likely to come out on top and secure a win given their recent result and home setting, and that Venezuela, returning after a long break, could struggle to find rhythm.

The fixture is scheduled for September 28 at the Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima and will be available live on Fuji TV; the piece advises readers to follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, download the Khel Now Android or iOS apps or join the community on Telegram for further updates.