Japan vs Costa Rica: times, how to watch on TV and stream online | Women’s World Cup

After thrashing Zambia in their Women’s World Cup opener, Japan can qualify for the last 16 with the right combination of results on matchday two of Group C.

The 2011 tournament winners will go through with a game to spare if they beat Costa Rica, and Spain either win or draw against the Zambians later on Wednesday.

Having gone down 3-0 to Spain on matchday one, the Costa Ricans will be eliminated if they lose to Japan and the Spaniards beat Zambia.

If you're in the United States, you'll be able to watch a live stream of Japan vs Costa Rica on fuboTV, which offers users a free trial.

What time does Japan vs Costa Rica start?

The game is to be played at Dunedin Stadium, Dunedin, with kick-off at 1 a.m. ET on Wednesday 26 July/10 p.m. PT on Tuesday 25 July.

How can I watch Japan vs Costa Rica?

TV viewers in the US will be able to watch the game on Fox Sports 1 and Universo, while your streaming options include Peacock and fuboTV.

Watch the game live online on fuboTV.

Form guide for Japan vs Costa Rica

Let’s have a look at the two teams’ most recent games:

Japan vs Costa Rica: prediction

Japan beat Costa Rica 3-0 when the countries last met, in a friendly in Kumamoto six years ago, and we reckon the Asians may win by the same scoreline in Dunedin.

Prediction: Japan 3-0 Costa Rica.

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Table

Group C	Pts.	P	W	D	L
1 JAP	3	1	1	0	0
2 ESP	3	1	1	0	0
3 CRI	0	1	0	0	1
4 ZAM	0	1	0	0	1

Group C	Pts.	P	W	D	L
1 JAP	3	1	1	0	0
2 ESP	3	1	1	0	0
3 CRI	0	1	0	0	1
4 ZAM	0	1	0	0	1

Leaders

Japón Femenino, JAP

Costa Rica Femenino, CRI

Total goals scored

Hinata Miyazawa

2

0

Shot assist

Aoba Fujino

4

0

Fouls committed

Mina Tanaka

2

Mélissa Herrera

3

Fouls received

Aoba Fujino

3

María Salas

4

Recoveries of possession

Yui Hasegawa

17

Daniela Solera

11

Passes per game

Fuka Nagano

83.0

Daniela Solera

30.0