Japan vs Uruguay

Japan beat Uruguay 3-1 in a lively friendly at Q&A Stadium Miyagi, with Ayase Ueda providing the standout moment — a stunning strike from more than 35 yards out deep into stoppage time. Kuryu Matsuki put the hosts ahead in the 11th minute, but Maxi Araujo pulled Uruguay level just before halftime in the 42nd. The game stayed tense until substitute Kento Shiogai restored Japan's lead in the second minute of added time, and Ueda's long-range effort moments later put the result beyond doubt. For Japan, boss Hajime Moriyasu saw his squad grind out a result after being pegged back, a good sign with bigger tournaments ahead. For Uruguay, it was a rocky opener under new head coach Diego Forlan, who took charge without injured midfielder Federico Valverde as his Asian tour continues.