Japan face Costa Rica in today’s early morning kick-off at the World Cup.
In a perilous group in Qatar, the two teams could not have endured different times of it in their opening matches.
A famous comeback saw Japan beat Germany to ignite hopes of another run into the knockouts, which could potentially be confirmed today if they down Costa Rica.
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The Central Americans were thrashed 7-0 by Spain and must put in a much-improved performance to ensure their World Cup dream does not end in acrimonious fashion.
Where to watch Japan vs Costa Rica
TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised free-to-air and live on ITV, with coverage beginning at 9am for a 10am kick-off.
Live stream: The ITV Hub will broadcast the match live online.
