Japan 2-2 Paraguay in the International Friendly Games at Panasonic Stadium Suita, Suita (39,694 capacity).

Japan won 3, drew 1 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (L–D–W–W–W), scoring 9 and conceding 3.

Paraguay won 2, drew 2 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–L–W–D), scoring 5 and conceding 3.

The two sides have met 6 times: Japan 4 wins, Paraguay 1, 1 draw.