Japan 2-1 Spain - Result & Match Stats (World Cup)
Japan vs Spain - result
Japan 2-1 Spain in the World Cup on 1 December 2022. Scorers: Ritsu Doan, Ao Tanaka for Japan; Álvaro Morata for Spain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score in Japan vs Spain?
Japan 2-1 Spain in the World Cup on Thursday 1 December 2022. Scorers: Ritsu Doan, Ao Tanaka for Japan; Álvaro Morata for Spain.
What is Japan's recent form?
Japan's last five results read W D L W L (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.
What is Spain's recent form?
Spain's last five results read L W W W D (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.
Who is the standout player for Japan?
Keito Nakamura leads Japan with 15 shots across their last 10 games.
Who is the standout player for Spain?
Mikel Oyarzabal leads Spain with 6 goals across their last 10 games.
Who is the referee for Japan vs Spain?
Victor Miguel de Freitas Gomes refereed Japan vs Spain.
Japan 2-1 Spain: match stats
| Stat |
Japan |
Spain |
| Possession |
18% |
82% |
| Shots |
6 |
12 |
| Shots on target |
3 |
5 |
| Corners |
0 |
2 |
| Fouls |
9 |
5 |
| Yellow cards |
3 |
0 |
| Tackles |
11 |
11 |
| Passes |
228 |
1058 |
Japan vs Spain goals and red cards
Japan: R. Doan 48', A. Tanaka 51'. Spain: Á. Morata 11'.
Japan player leaders 2027
- Goals: Junya Ito (1), Koki Ogawa (1), Kaoru Mitoma (1).
- Assists: Yukinari Sugawara (1), Keito Nakamura (1), Kento Shiogai (1).
- Shots: Keito Nakamura (5), Junya Ito (4), Kaoru Mitoma (3).
- Fouls: Tsuyoshi Watanabe (5), Ritsu Doan (4), Joel Chima Fujita (4).
Spain player leaders 2026/2027
- Goals: Mikel Oyarzabal (3), Ferran Torres (1), Pedri (1).
- Assists: Ferran Torres (2), Pau Cubarsí (2), Dani Olmo (1).
- Shots: Ferran Torres (11), Dani Olmo (6), Álex Baena (6).
- Fouls: Rodri (4), Mikel Oyarzabal (3), Eric García (3).
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