# Japan national football team results (1990–1999)

This article lists the results for the Japan national football team between 1990 and 1999.

## 1990

| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Venue | Competition |
| 27 July 1990 | South Korea | L | 0–2 | Beijing, China | Dynasty Cup |
| 29 July 1990 | China | L | 0–1 | Beijing, China | Dynasty Cup |
| 31 July 1990 | North Korea | L | 0–1 | Beijing, China | Dynasty Cup |
| 26 September 1990 | Bangladesh | W | 3–0 | Beijing, China | 1990 Asian Games Football |
| 28 September 1990 | Saudi Arabia | L | 0–2 | Beijing, China | 1990 Asian Games Football |
| 1 October 1990 | Iran | L | 0–1 | Beijing, China | 1990 Asian Games Football |

## 1991

| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Venue | Competition |
| 2 June 1991 | Thailand | W | 1–0 | ND Soft Stadium Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan | Kirin Cup |
| 27 July 1991 | South Korea | L | 0–1 | Nagasaki Athletic Stadium, Nagasaki, Japan | International Friendly |

## 1992

| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Venue | Competition |
| 31 May 1992 | Argentina | L | 0–1 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | Kirin Cup |
| 7 June 1992 | Wales | L | 0–1 | Ningineer Stadium, Matsuyama, Japan | Kirin Cup |
| 22 August 1992 | South Korea | D | 0–0 | Beijing, China | Dynasty Cup |
| 24 August 1992 | China | W | 2–0 | Beijing, China | Dynasty Cup |
| 26 August 1992 | North Korea | W | 4–1 | Beijing, China | Dynasty Cup |
| 29 August 1992 | South Korea | D | 2–2 (a.e.t.) 4–2 (pen.) | Beijing, China | Dynasty Cup |
| 30 October 1992 | United Arab Emirates | D | 0–0 | Bingo Sports Park, Onomichi, Japan | 1992 AFC Asian Cup |
| 1 November 1992 | North Korea | D | 1–1 | Hiroshima Big Arch, Hiroshima, Japan | 1992 AFC Asian Cup |
| 3 November 1992 | Iran | W | 1–0 | Hiroshima Big Arch, Hiroshima, Japan | 1992 AFC Asian Cup |
| 6 November 1992 | China | W | 3–2 | Hiroshima Stadium, Hiroshima, Japan | 1992 AFC Asian Cup |
| 8 November 1992 | Saudi Arabia | W | 1–0 | Hiroshima Big Arch, Hiroshima, Japan | 1992 AFC Asian Cup |

## 1993

| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Venue | Competition |
| 7 March 1993 | Hungary | L | 0–1 | Hakatanomori Athletic Stadium, Fukuoka, Japan | Kirin Cup |
| 14 March 1993 | United States | W | 3–1 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | Kirin Cup |
| 8 April 1993 | Thailand | W | 1–0 | Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium, Kobe, Japan | 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 11 April 1993 | Bangladesh | W | 8–0 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 15 April 1993 | Sri Lanka | W | 5–0 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 18 April 1993 | United Arab Emirates | W | 2–0 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 28 April 1993 | Thailand | W | 1–0 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 30 April 1993 | Bangladesh | W | 4–1 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 5 May 1993 | Sri Lanka | W | 6–0 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 7 May 1993 | United Arab Emirates | D | 1–1 | Al Ain, United Arab Emirates | 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 4 October 1993 | Ivory Coast | W | 1–0 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | 1993 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations |
| 15 October 1993 | Saudi Arabia | D | 0–0 | Doha, Qatar | 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 18 October 1993 | Iran | L | 1–2 | Doha, Qatar | 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 21 October 1993 | North Korea | W | 3–0 | Doha, Qatar | 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 25 October 1993 | South Korea | W | 1–0 | Doha, Qatar | 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 28 October 1993 | Iraq | D | 2–2 | Doha, Qatar | 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |

## 1994

| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Venue | Competition |
| 22 May 1994 | Australia | D | 1–1 | Hiroshima Big Arch, Hiroshima, Japan | Kirin Cup |
| 29 May 1994 | France | L | 1–4 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | Kirin Cup |
| 8 July 1994 | Ghana | W | 3–2 | Mizuho Athletic Stadium, Nagoya, Japan | Asics Cup |
| 14 July 1994 | Ghana | W | 2–1 | Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium, Kobe, Japan | Asics Cup |
| 27 September 1994 | Australia | D | 0–0 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | International Friendly |
| 3 October 1994 | United Arab Emirates | D | 1–1 | Miyoshi Kinsai Stadium, Hiroshima, Japan | 1994 Asian Games Football |
| 5 October 1994 | Qatar | D | 1–1 | Hiroshima Stadium, Hiroshima, Japan | 1994 Asian Games Football |
| 9 October 1994 | Burma | W | 5–0 | Bingo Athletic Stadium, Hiroshima, Japan | 1994 Asian Games Football |
| 11 October 1994 | South Korea | L | 2–3 | Hiroshima Stadium, Hiroshima, Japan | 1994 Asian Games Football |

## 1995

| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Venue | Competition |
| 6 January 1995 | Nigeria | L | 0–3 | King Fahd II Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 1995 King Fahd Cup |
| 8 January 1995 | Argentina | L | 1–5 | King Fahd II Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 1995 King Fahd Cup |
| 15 February 1995 | Australia | L | 1–2 | Sydney, Australia | International Friendly |
| 19 February 1995 | Hong Kong | W | 3–0$^1$ | Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong | 1995 Dynasty Cup |
| 21 February 1995 | South Korea | D | 1–1 | Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong | 1995 Dynasty Cup |
| 23 February 1995 | China | W | 2–1 | Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong | 1995 Dynasty Cup |
| 26 February 1995 | South Korea | D | 2–2 (a.e.t.) 5–3 (pen.) | Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong | 1995 Dynasty Cup |
| 21 May 1995 | Scotland | D | 0–0 | Hiroshima Big Arch, Hiroshima, Japan | Kirin Cup |
| 28 May 1995 | Ecuador | W | 3–0 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | Kirin Cup |
| 3 June 1995 | England | L | 1–2 | Wembley Stadium, London, Great Britain | Umbro Cup |
| 6 June 1995 | Brazil | L | 0–3 | Goodison Park, Liverpool, Great Britain | Umbro Cup |
| 10 June 1995 | Sweden | D | 2–2 | City Ground, Nottingham, Great Britain | Umbro Cup |
| 6 August 1995 | Costa Rica | D | 3–0 | Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium, Kyoto, Japan | International Friendly |
| 9 August 1995 | Brazil | L | 1–5 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | International Friendly |
| 20 September 1995 | Paraguay | L | 1–2 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | 1995 Descente Adidas match |
| 24 October 1995 | Saudi Arabia | W | 2–1 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | 1995 Descente Adidas match |
| 28 October 1995 | Saudi Arabia | W | 2–1 | Ningineer Stadium, Matsuyama, Japan | 1995 Descente Adidas match |
| 1:This match is not recognized because the players came from Hong Kong League XI. ||||||

## 1996

| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Venue | Competition |
| 10 February 1996 | Australia | W | 4–1 | Wollongong, Australia | International Friendly |
| 14 February 1996 | Australia | L | 0–3 | Melbourne, Australia | International Friendly |
| 19 February 1996 | Poland | W | 5–0 | Hong Kong | Lunar New Year Cup |
| 22 February 1996 | Sweden | D | 1–1 4–5 (pen.) | Hong Kong | Lunar New Year Cup |
| 26 May 1996 | FR Yugoslavia | W | 1–0 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | Kirin Cup |
| 29 May 1996 | Mexico | W | 3–2 | Higashihirao Koen Level-5 Stadium, Fukuoka, Japan | Kirin Cup |
| 25 August 1996 | Uruguay | W | 5–3 | Nagai Stadium, Osaka, Japan | International Friendly |
| 11 September 1996 | Uzbekistan | W | 1–0 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | International Friendly |
| 13 October 1996 | Tunisia | W | 1–0 | Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium, Kobe, Japan | Puma Cup |
| 6 December 1996 | Syria | W | 2–1 | Al Ain, United Arab Emirates | 1996 AFC Asian Cup |
| 9 December 1996 | Uzbekistan | W | 4–0 | Al Ain, United Arab Emirates | 1996 AFC Asian Cup |
| 12 December 1996 | China | W | 1–0 | Al Ain, United Arab Emirates | 1996 AFC Asian Cup |
| 15 December 1996 | Kuwait | L | 0–2 | Al Ain, United Arab Emirates | 1996 AFC Asian Cup |

## 1997

| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Venue | Competition |
| 9 February 1997 | Thailand | D | 1–1 | Bangkok, Thailand | King's Cup |
| 13 February 1997 | Sweden | L | 0–1 | Bangkok, Thailand | King's Cup |
| 15 March 1997 | Thailand | L | 1–3 | Bangkok, Thailand | International Friendly |
| 23 March 1997 | Oman | W | 1–0 | Muscat, Oman | 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 25 March 1997 | Macau | W | 10–0 | Muscat, Oman | 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 27 March 1997 | Nepal | W | 6–0 | Muscat, Oman | 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 21 May 1997 | South Korea | D | 1–1 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | International Friendly |
| 8 June 1997 | Croatia | W | 4–3 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | Kirin Cup |
| 15 June 1997 | Turkey | W | 1–0 | Nagai Stadium, Osaka, Japan | Kirin Cup |
| 22 June 1997 | Macau | W | 10–0 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 25 June 1997 | Nepal | W | 3–0 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 28 June 1997 | Oman | D | 1–1 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 13 August 1997 | Brazil | L | 0–3 | Nagai Stadium, Osaka, Japan | International Friendly |
| 7 September 1997 | Uzbekistan | W | 6–3 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 19 September 1997 | United Arab Emirates | D | 0–0 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 28 September 1997 | South Korea | L | 1–2 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 4 October 1997 | Kazakhstan | D | 1–1 | Almaty, Kazakhstan | 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 11 October 1997 | Uzbekistan | D | 1–1 | Tashkent, Uzbekistan | 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 26 October 1997 | United Arab Emirates | D | 1–1 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 1 November 1997 | South Korea | W | 2–0 | Seoul, South Korea | 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 8 November 1997 | Kazakhstan | W | 5–1 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| 16 November 1997 | Iran | W | 3–2 | Johor Bahru, Malaysia | 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |

## 1998

| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Venue | Competition |
| 15 February 1998 | Australia | W | 3–0 | Adelaide, Australia | International Friendly |
| 1 March 1998 | South Korea | W | 2–1 | International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan | 1998 Dynasty Cup |
| 4 March 1998 | Hong Kong League XI | W | 5–1$^a$ | International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan | 1998 Dynasty Cup |
| 7 March 1998 | China | L | 0–2 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | 1998 Dynasty Cup |
| 1 April 1998 | South Korea | L | 1–2 | Seoul, South Korea | International Friendly |
| 17 May 1998 | Paraguay | D | 1–1 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | Kirin Cup |
| 24 May 1998 | Czech Republic | D | 0–0 | International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan | Kirin Cup |
| 31 May 1998 | Mexico | L | 1–2 | Lausanne, Switzerland | International Friendly |
| 3 June 1998 | FR Yugoslavia | L | 0–1 | Lausanne, Switzerland | International Friendly |
| 14 June 1998 | Argentina | L | 0–1 | Stade de Toulouse, Toulouse, France | 1998 FIFA World Cup |
| 20 June 1998 | Croatia | L | 0–1 | Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes, France | 1998 FIFA World Cup |
| 26 June 1998 | Jamaica | L | 1–2 | Stade Gerland, Lyon, France | 1998 FIFA World Cup |
| 28 October 1998 | Egypt | W | 1–0 | Nagai Stadium, Osaka, Japan | International Friendly (Kirin Challenge Cup) |
| 1 December 1998 | Nepal | W | 5–0$^b$ | Bangkok, Thailand | 1998 Asian Games Football |
| 3 December 1998 | India | W | 1–0$^b$ | Bangkok, Thailand | 1998 Asian Games Football |
| 7 December 1998 | South Korea | L | 0–2$^b$ | Bangkok, Thailand | 1998 Asian Games Football |
| 9 December 1998 | Kuwait | W | 2–1$^b$ | Bangkok, Thailand | 1998 Asian Games Football |
| 11 December 1998 | United Arab Emirates | L | 0–1 | Bangkok, Thailand | 1998 Asian Games Football |
| a: The matches against Hong Kong League XI is not recognized by JFA as an official "A" match. b: The five matches in the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok are not recognized by JFA as official "A" matches because Japan effectively field an under-21 squad. ||||||

## 1999

| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Venue | Competition |
| 31 March 1999 | Brazil | L | 0–2 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | International Friendly(Kirin Challenge Cup) |
| 3 June 1999 | Belgium | D | 0–0 | Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | Kirin Cup |
| 6 June 1999 | Peru | D | 0–0 | International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan | Kirin Cup |
| 29 June 1999 | Peru | L | 2–3 | Asunción, Paraguay | 1999 Copa América |
| 2 July 1999 | Paraguay | L | 0–4 | Asunción, Paraguay | 1999 Copa América |
| 5 July 1999 | Bolivia | D | 1–1 | Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay | 1999 Copa América |
| 8 September 1999 | Iran | D | 1–1 | International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan | International Friendly(Kirin Challenge Cup) |