Match Preview: Japan U20 vs Côte d'Ivoire U20 - prediction, team news, live stream

Japan U20 and Côte d'Ivoire U20 Face Off in Revello Test

Japan U20 arrives at the Tournoi Maurice Revello with a point to prove, having fallen 0-1 to France U20 in their last major competitive fixture, despite a strong showing at the U20 World Cup. This clash against Côte d'Ivoire U20 promises to be a stern test for both sides as they seek to establish dominance in the tournament's early stages. Fans keen to follow every moment of the action will be looking for a reliable Japan U20 vs Côte d'Ivoire U20 live stream, with neither team wanting to concede an inch in what is expected to be a tightly contested affair.

Match Details

• Competition: Tournoi Maurice Revello
• Venue: None, None
• Kick-off: Monday, 01 June 2026 • 14:00 UK Time
• Referee: None

Current Form

Japan U20's recent run paints a picture of a team that has navigated high-stakes environments. Their last four competitive or friendly matches saw them secure two victories, one draw, and one narrow defeat. They efficiently dispatched New Zealand U20 with a dominant 3-0 win and overcame Chile U20 2-0 during the U20 World Cup. A 1-1 draw against England U20 in a friendly showcased their ability to stand firm against European talent, though a 0-1 loss to France U20 suggests a challenge in breaking down elite opposition. Crucially, they’ve conceded only two goals across these four fixtures, indicating a robust defensive structure.

Côte d'Ivoire U20, meanwhile, enters this fixture with an impressive undefeated streak in their last four friendly encounters. They registered victories over Tunisia U23 with a 3-0 thrashing and a tighter 2-1 win. Draws against Morocco U23 (2-2) and Tunisia U23 (0-0) highlight their resilience and ability to avoid defeat, even against older opposition. Scoring seven goals while conceding three across these matches points to an attack that finds solutions and a defence that, while generally solid, can be breached.