Match Summary
France defeated Japan 4:3. The match was played in World Championship Division IA 2026. Goals were scored by G. Leclerc 18′, K. Takagi 12′, T. Simonsen 18′, F. Suzuki 2′, Y. Sato 3′, J. Perret 17′, J. Perret 18′. Score by period: P1: 0–1, P2: 1–1, P3: 2–2.
Match Events
Japan and France have met 3 times — Japan won 0, France won 3, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. France leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 17 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.67 per match (5 for the home side, 12 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. France are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2019.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 2 Sept 2026