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U-24 Japan National Team to face U-24 Spain National Team in July【KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2021】
19 March 2021
It has been determined that the U-24 Japan National Team will play against the U-24 Spain National Team in the KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2021 on Saturday 17 July at Noevir Stadium Kobe, as their final preparation match ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.
KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2021
Date: Sat. 17 July [Night game]
Fixture: U-24 Japan National Team vs U-24 Spain National Team
Venue: Noevir Stadium Kobe (Hyogo)
Host: JFA
Supervisor: Hyogo Football Association
Special Sponsor: Kirin Brewery Company, Limited, Kirin Beverage Company, Limited
Japan National Football Team's Official Partner: Kirin Brewery Company, Limited, Kirin Beverage Company, Limited
Japan National Football Team's Official Supplier: adidas Japan K.K.
TV Broadcast: TBC
*U-24 Spain National Team has won the 2019 UEFA European U-21 Championship to clinch their spot into the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.
*Since launching the team for the Olympics in December 2017, this will be the first time Japan faces Spain at this category.
・The match will take place under strict measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
・Information regarding kick-off time, TV broadcast, and ticket sales will be announced in due course.
・It will be necessary to coordinate with the government regarding entry permits, etc.
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