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2023.5.08[Top Team]

Matsuki and Kumata selected for the Japan national team for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023

Today, we would like to announce that Kuryu MATSUKI and Naoki KUMATA from our club have been selected for the U-20 Japan national team members participating in the 'FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023' to be held in Argentina in May and June, as announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA).


□ Kuryu MATSUKI Comment
"I will play with responsibility and confidence as a member of the U-20 Japan national team participating in the U-20 World Cup. I will also do my best to achieve good results as an individual."


□ Naoki KUMATA Comment
"I am very happy to be selected as a member of the U-20 Japan national team participating in the U-20 World Cup. I will fight with all my strength."



□ Schedule

【Group Stage Sec. 1】
May 22 (Mon)
U-20 Japan national team vs U-20 Senegal national team
Kick-off at 6:00 AM JST (scheduled)
Estadio Ciudad de La Plata
(La Plata City Stadium)
※[Local Time] May 21 (Sun) 18:00 Kick-off

【Group Stage Sec. 2】
May 25 (Thu)
U-20 Japan national team vs U-20 Colombia national team
Kick-off at 6:00 AM JST (scheduled)
Estadio Ciudad de La Plata
(La Plata City Stadium)
※[Local Time] May 24 (Wed) 18:00 Kick-off

【Group Stage Sec. 3】
May 28 (Sun)
U-20 Japan national team vs U-20 Israel national team
Kick-off at 6:00 AM JST (scheduled)
Estadio Malvinas Argentinas
(Estadio Malvinas Argentinas)
※[Local Time] May 27 (Sat) 18:00 Kick-off



□ Location
Argentina



*For more details, please check the JFA website.
【URL】http://www.jfa.jp/