Mark your calendars: FC Tokushima vs Kawazoe goes live on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 11:30 in what promises to be a thrilling Japan. Cup. Round of 128 encounter. Venue: Home Arena, Germany. Referee Benjamin Cortus has been selected to oversee proceedings. The weather forecast reads: Warm and humid, 25°C. Key absences could shape this game — Meier is a concern for FC Tokushima, while Schmidt may miss out for Kawazoe. These two sides have a rich history: FC Tokushima 2 - 0 Kawazoe (2022). FC Tokushima 4 - 2 Kawazoe (2023). FC Tokushima 2 - 4 Kawazoe (2025). FC Tokushima 2 - 3 Kawazoe (2023). FC Tokushima 1 - 3 Kawazoe (2021). We're going with 3:0 as our predicted scoreline.