In a thrilling encounter, Japan will face France in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-20 World Cup. This exciting match is set for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago, Chile.
Match Overview
Both teams are coming off successful group stages, with Japan dominating Group A and France navigating through Group E.
Japan’s Stellar Performance
Japan exhibited exceptional form during the group stage. They won all three of their matches, finishing atop Group A with six points more than their nearest rivals.
- Defeated Egypt 2-0
- Beat Chile 2-0
- Won against New Zealand 3-0
Throughout these matches, Japan scored seven goals without conceding any. Key players included:
- Hisatsugu Ishii
- Rion Ichihara
- Yumeki Yokoyama
- Kosei Ogura
France’s Journey to the Knockout Stage
France also had a strong showing, finishing with two wins and a loss in Group E. Their results were as follows:
- 2-1 victory over South Africa
- 0-3 loss to the USA
- 6-0 win against New Caledonia
Standout players for France included:
- Andrea Le Borgne (scored a hat trick against New Caledonia)
- Lucas Michal
- Anthony Bermont
- Gabin Bernardeau
How to Watch Japan vs. France
Fans eager to catch the action can tune in on:
- Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: FOX Sports 2
Live streaming is available through Fubo, with the option to start watching immediately.
As the knockout stage kicks off, this match promises to deliver exciting soccer as Japan and France vie for a spot in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
