International Friendly
Japan beats Scotland 1-0 in World Cup warm-up friendly
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Junya Ito scored a late winner as Japan defeated Scotland 1-0 in an international friendly at Hampden Park on Saturday. The visitors dominated possession and extended their strong form, while Scotland showed promise but fell short. The match served as preparation for Scotland's first World Cup appearance since 1998.
Wales fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against Northern Ireland in an international friendly in Cardiff. The match followed both teams' defeats in World Cup qualification play-offs last week. Neither side could find a winner despite late chances.
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Portugal drew 0-0 with 2026 World Cup co-hosts Mexico in a warm-up friendly at the high-altitude Estadio Azteca on Saturday. Coach Roberto Martinez praised substitute Paulinho's return from international exile, amid a tense clash between Chelsea's Pedro Neto and Mexico's Jesus Gallardo.
Indonesia's U-23 national team suffered a 0-3 defeat to Mali U-23 in a friendly match at Stadion Pakansari in Bogor on November 15, 2025. Mali's goals came from Sekou Doucoure, Wilson Samake, and Moulaye Haidara, while Indonesia failed to convert its chances. Coach Indra Sjafri highlighted two fatal errors as the cause of the loss.
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In the November FIFA window's final internationals, Peru secured a 1-1 draw against Russia in St. Petersburg during a friendly match. The game, played this Wednesday, featured an early error by Peruvian goalkeeper Pedro Gallese leading to Russia's goal, but Alex Valera equalized late. Both teams will face the Chilean national team in the coming days.