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The Japan vs Costa Rica line-ups tab covers World Cup, Group Stage - 2 on 27 Nov 2022 using published line-ups. It brings together the starting shapes, listed players, bench depth and coach details, so the team-sheet context sits beside the score, timeline and match stats.

Japan set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape with 11 starters named. The named starters include S. Gonda, M. Yamane, Ko Itakura, and M. Yoshida, giving a quick read on the core of the side. The bench adds 15 substitutes, which shows the replacement options available during the match. H. Moriyasu is listed as coach for this team sheet.

Costa Rica set up in a 5-4-1 shape with 11 starters named. The named starters include K. Navas, K. Fuller, Ó. Duarte, and K. Waston, giving a quick read on the core of the side. The bench adds 15 substitutes, which shows the replacement options available during the match. L. Suárez is listed as coach for this team sheet.