VTV6 will broadcast live the U23 Japan vs UAE football match on January 10, 2026.

Link to watch the live stream of Japan U23 vs UAE U23

The match between Japan U23 and UAE U23, taking place at 6:30 PM today, January 10, 2026, will be broadcast live on TV360, the unit that owns the broadcasting rights for the 2026 AFC U23 Championship.

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Live coverage of the U23 Japan vs U23 UAE match.

FULL TIME – Japan U23 wins convincingly 3-0

The match has ended. Japan U23 secured a convincing 3-0 victory over UAE U23.

82' – Third goal confirmed via VAR

From a corner kick on the right wing, the ball bounced to Shusuke Furuya at the far post. Goalkeeper Adli managed to push the ball away, but VAR determined that the ball had crossed the goal line. The goal was awarded, giving Japan U23 a 3-0 lead.

79' – Japan misses several chances.

Japan U23 had three consecutive shots on goal. Goalkeeper Adli made two excellent saves before a close-range rebound shot was cleared off the line.

68' – Serious injury

Ali Al Memari lay on the ground after a hard collision. Doctors and a stretcher were brought onto the field, and the player had to have his neck immobilized before leaving the pitch.

63' – VAR intervenes, no penalty awarded.

The UAE U23 team counter-attacked, Khalfan ran into the penalty area to receive the ball but then fell. The referee initially blew the whistle for a foul and showed a card to Nagano, but after checking VAR and determining that Khalfan had fallen on his own, the referee decided not to award a penalty.

54' – UAE increases pressure

Akonnor penetrated the left corner of the Japanese U23 penalty area, but the left-back's shot was blocked by a Japanese player.

46' – The second half begins

The second half has begun. UAE U23 is the team to kick off.

End of the first half

The first half ended with Japan U23 holding the advantage, as the team in blue led UAE U23 2-0.

37' – Ozeki fires a powerful shot, doubling Japan U23's lead.

Japan U23 launched a very effective attack down the left wing before the ball was passed into the center. Ozeki unleashed a powerful right-footed shot that flew straight into the far corner, and the UAE U23 goalkeeper dived but couldn't stop it. The score was increased to 2-0 for Japan U23.

27' – UAE U23 attempts an attack from a set piece.

UAE U23 were awarded a corner kick on the left wing. The ball was crossed towards the far post, causing chaos in the penalty area, but the Japan U23 defense managed to clear the ball in time to avert the danger.

13' – Ozeki misses a golden opportunity

Yokoyama sprinted down the left wing and delivered a dangerous cross, forcing goalkeeper Adli to punch the ball away. Ozeki pounced on the ball, adjusted it to his left foot, and took a shot, but the ball went over the crossbar.

5' – Nwadike scores from the penalty spot.

Nwadike took a decisive penalty kick, shooting straight into the middle of the goal, beating the UAE U23 goalkeeper and opening the scoring for Japan U23.

3' – VAR confirms penalty for Japan U23

Ozeki controlled the ball inside the UAE U23 penalty area and was tripped by Yadoo. The referee awarded Japan U23 a penalty, and VAR intervened to confirm the decision.

1' – The first half officially begins.

Japan U23 kicked off, and the match between UAE U23 and Japan U23 entered its opening minutes.

Japan U23 starting lineup

Araki, Ishiwatari, Ichihara, Kawai, Kume, Mori, Nagano, Nwadike, Ozeki, Sekitomi, Yokoyama

UAE U23 starting lineup

Adli, Akonnor, Al Mansoori, Al Memari, Amesimeku, Burghash, Khalfan, Saeed, Sosu, Yadoo, Zaal

Match preview: Japan U23 vs UAE U23

Japan U23 got off to an impressive start with a resounding victory over Syria U23, solidifying their status as a title contender. The team from the Land of the Rising Sun was superior in terms of personnel quality, control, and ability to create opportunities.

The UAE U23 team also secured 3 points against Qatar U23 thanks to their efficient finishing and disciplined defense, with goalkeeper Khaled Tawhid's penalty save being a highlight.

For the UAE, a draw would have been an acceptable result; therefore, they are likely to approach the game cautiously, prioritizing defense. Conversely, Japan will hardly be satisfied with one point and will actively seek a victory.

Predicted score:Japan U23 2-1 UAE U23