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The Japan vs Croatia line-ups tab covers World Cup, Round of 16 on 5 Dec 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 3-4-3 shape with 11 starters named. The named starters include S. Gonda, Takehiro Tomiyasu, M. Yoshida, and Shogo Taniguchi, giving a quick read on the core of the side. The bench adds 13 substitutes, which shows the replacement options available during the match. H. Moriyasu is listed as coach for this team sheet.

Croatia set up in a 4-3-3 shape with 11 starters named. The named starters include Dominik Livaković, J. Juranović, D. Lovren, and Joško Gvardiol, giving a quick read on the core of the side. The bench adds 13 substitutes, which shows the replacement options available during the match. Z. Dalić is listed as coach for this team sheet.