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The FIFA World Cup 2022's Group Stage matchup between Japan and Costa Rica will take place. Both teams have each played one game so far in the competition, and they were placed in Group E of the competition with Spain and Germany.
Japan hasn't suffered a defeat in any of the last four games it's played against Costa Rica. In all competitions, they had three victories and one tie. They have managed to score three goals in each of their three victories in the last four games, indicating a high rate of goals scored.
In the history of the FIFA World Cup, Costa Rica has only defeated an Asian opponent once, defeating China in the 2002 tournament.
Japan vs Costa Rica Head to Head
Although there have been five encounters between Japan and Costa Rica, this Sunday's game will be their first in a competitive game. The Japanese have won four of their five games while drawing the fifth, going unbeaten.
When the two teams last met, it was in a friendly match that Japan won 3-0 thanks to goals from Sho Sasaki, Takumi Minamino, and Junya Ito of Reims.
Japan vs Costa Rica Important Stats and Numbers
In the six World Cup participation, Japan had three group stage exits and three round of 16 exits. In their last four outings in the World Cup, they have lost their second group game, and this weekend they will try to break that streak.
In three of their last four World Cup appearances, Costa Rica have been eliminated in the group stage, and they are currently in risk of leaving the competition early once more. Their 7-0 loss to Spain on the opening day of the FIFA World Cup this year was their biggest defeat in a World Cup fixture, equalling their loss to Mexico in the 1975 World Cup. They'll be motivated to bounce back this weekend.
After their most recent victory, Japan will be on a high and considered the favorites for the match on Sunday. However, they must not undervalue their injured rivals, who will be eager to recover.