England vs Japan Live Streaming: Where to Watch the Wembley International Friendly Today on TV and Online?

England take on Japan in an International Friendly at Wembley on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Thomas Tuchel will be searching for answers rather than just a result.

After a lackluster 1-1 draw against Uruguay on Friday, where a rotated "B-team" struggled with the intensity of South American football, the Three Lions face a different kind of tactical challenge in Japan. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, this match represents the final opportunity for fringe players to secure their place on the plane before the squad is finalized in May.

England enters the fixture looking to rediscover the winning touch that saw them dismantle their qualifying group, while Japan arrives with soaring confidence after a 1-0 victory over Scotland. Will we see a more cohesive performance from the hosts with the return of senior figures, or will the "Samurai Blue" and their Premier League stars like Kaoru Mitoma cause an upset at the home of football?

England vs Japan Head-to-Head & Recent Form

While England remains unbeaten at Wembley under Tuchel's tenure, Japan's disciplined structure and rapid transitions make them a formidable opponent.

Historical Context: England has found the back of the net in 21 successive games, but their defensive solidity was tested on Friday when they conceded a late penalty to Uruguay.

England vs Japan Team News

England:

Captain Harry Kane is expected to return to the starting XI alongside Morgan Rogers and Marc Guehi. However, the squad is missing key names like Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Jude Bellingham due to injuries or withdrawals.

Japan:

Japan remains without midfield general Wataru Endo, who is recovering from surgery. High expectations surround Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma to lead the attack.

England vs Japan Predicted Lineups

England:

Pickford; Livramento, Konsa, Guehi, O'Reilly; Anderson, Mainoo; Bowen, Palmer, Gordon; Harry Kane.

Japan:

Suzuki; Seko, Watanabe, Ito; Sugawara, Kamada, Tanaka, Maeda; Suzuki, Mitoma, Sano.

England vs Japan International Friendly 2026 Schedule

Where to Watch England vs Japan in the UK?

The match will be broadcast live on ITV1, with coverage starting at 7:45 P.M. BST. Fans can also stream the game for free via the ITVX app and website.

Where to Watch England vs Japan in India?

The England vs Japan friendly will be live-streamed through the Sony LIV app and website in India. The match will also be televised on the Sony Sports Network starting at 12:15 A.M. IST on Wednesday.

England vs Japan Live Streaming in the USA

In the United States, the match will be televised on the Fox Sports network. It can be streamed exclusively on FuboTV and ViX. The kick-off is scheduled for 2:45 P.M. ET / 11:45 A.M. PT.

Where to Watch England vs Japan in Nigeria?

Viewers in Nigeria can catch the action on the SuperSport network (SuperSport MaXimo 2 and SuperSport Premier League Nigeria) & DStv starting at 7:45 P.M. local time on Tuesday.

Where to Watch England vs Japan in Japan?

Fans in Japan can watch the "Samurai Blue" take on England live on NHK E, TV, U-NEXT, which holds the primary streaming rights for the 2026 international window. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:45 A.M. JST on Wednesday, April 1.

How to Watch England vs Japan in Canada?

In Canada, the match will be live-streamed exclusively on Fubo Canada. Fans can access the game via the Fubo app on smart TVs, mobile devices, and tablets. The match kicks off at 2:45 P.M. ET / 11:45 A.M. PT on Tuesday.