World Cup
2026 · Group Stage - 3
| # | Team | P | Scored | Conceded | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 |
|
4 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| 27 |
|
4 | 7 | 10 | 4 |
Squad news
Injuries and suspensions: Japan — Sweden
S. Machino
Illness
⚽0
0
0
T. Kubo
Injury
⚽0
0
0
No reported player absences
Pre-match statistics
Form over the last five matches: Japan — Sweden
1 wins, 1 draws, 0 losses in the last 2 matches
0 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses in the last 0 matches
1 wins, 0 draws, 1 losses in the last 2 matches
0 wins, 0 draws, 1 losses in the last 1 matches
Pre-match statistics
Head-to-head: Japan and Sweden
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Match timeline
Match events: Japan — Sweden
Isak Hien
Foul
L. Bergvall
Replaced: I. Hien
S. Taniguchi
Replaced: K. Itakura
1 - 0
D. Maeda
Assist: R. Doan
1 - 1
A. Elanga
Assist: V. Gyokeres
K. Ogawa
Replaced: A. Ueda
J. Ito
Replaced: R. Doan
Y. Nagatomo
Replaced: K. Nakamura
T. Watanabe
Replaced: A. Seko
K. Sema
Replaced: E. Stroud
D. Svensson
Replaced: A. Bernhardsson
Shogo Taniguchi
Foul
Viktor Gyökeres
Foul
C. Starfelt
Replaced: V. Lindelof
B. Nygren
Replaced: G. Gudmundsson
Japan
Metric
Sweden
1
Goals
1
1.21
Expected goals (xG)
0.64
8
Shots
11
3
Shots on target
5
3
Shots off target
3
2
Blocked shots
3
4
Shots inside the box
6
4
Shots outside the box
5
2
Corners
8
2
Fouls
11
3
Offsides
2
52 %
Ball possession, %
48 %
4
Goalkeeper saves
2
445
Total passes
395
378
Accurate passes
312
85 %
Pass accuracy, %
79 %
1
Yellow cards
2
Goals
1.21
Expected goals (xG)
0.64
8
Shots
11
3
Shots on target
5
3
Shots off target
3
2
Blocked shots
3
4
Shots inside the box
6
4
Shots outside the box
5
2
Corners
8
2
Fouls
11
3
Offsides
2
52 %
Ball possession, %
48 %
4
Goalkeeper saves
2
445
Total passes
395
378
Accurate passes
312
85 %
Pass accuracy, %
79 %
1
Yellow cards
2
1
Goals
1
0
Expected goals (xG)
0
Shots
Shots on target
Shots off target
Blocked shots
Shots inside the box
Shots outside the box
Corners
Fouls
Offsides
Goalkeeper saves
Total passes
Accurate passes
Yellow cards
Player statistics
Player ratings: Japan — Sweden
11
Daizen Maeda
F · 90 min · goals: 1
7.9
7
Ao Tanaka
M · 90 min
7.5
1
Zion Suzuki
G · 90 min
7.2
13
Keito Nakamura
M · 75 min
7.2
15
Daichi Kamada
M · 90 min
7.0
4
Ko Itakura
D · 39 min
7.0
21
Hiroki Itō
D · 90 min
6.9
16
Tsuyoshi Watanabe
D · 15 min
6.9
5
Yuto Nagatomo
D · 15 min
6.9
2
Yukinari Sugawara
M · 90 min
6.7
10
Ritsu Doan
F · 67 min · assists: 1
6.6
14
Junya Ito
F · 23 min
6.6
20
Ayumu Seko
D · 75 min
6.5
18
Ayase Ueda
F · 66 min
6.5
3
Shogo Taniguchi
D · 51 min
6.3
19
Koki Ogawa
F · 24 min
6.2
12
Keisuke Osako
G
—
23
Tomoki Hayakawa
G
—
25
Junnosuke Suzuki
D
—
22
Takehiro Tomiyasu
D
—
17
Yuito Suzuki
M
—
24
Kaishu Sano
M
—
26
Kento Shiogai
F
—
6
Shuto Machino
F
—
9
Keisuke Goto
F
—
11
Anthony Elanga
F · 90 min · goals: 1
7.6
5
Gabriel Gudmundsson
D · 88 min
7.5
18
Yasin Ayari
M · 90 min
7.3
1
Jacob Widell Zetterström
G · 90 min
7.2
4
Isak Hien
D · 37 min
6.9
2
Gustaf Lagerbielke
D · 90 min
6.7
24
Elliot Stroud
M · 75 min
6.7
10
Benjamin Nygren
F · 9 min
6.7
3
Victor Lindelöf
M · 87 min
6.6
13
Ken Sema
M · 15 min
6.6
8
Daniel Svensson
D · 15 min
6.6
15
Carl Starfelt
D · 10 min
6.6
17
Viktor Gyökeres
F · 90 min · assists: 1
6.3
21
Alexander Bernhardsson
M · 75 min
6.2
7
Lucas Bergvall
M · 53 min
6.2
9
Alexander Isak
F · 90 min
6.0
12
Viktor Johansson
G
—
23
Kristoffer Nordfeldt
G
—
20
Eric Smith
D
—
14
Hjalmar Ekdal
D
—
16
Jesper Karlström
M
—
19
Mattias Svanberg
M
—
26
Taha Abdi Ali
M
—
6
Herman Johansson
M
—
22
Besfort Zeneli
M
—
25
Gustaf Nilsson
F
—
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Match information
Match information: Japan — Sweden
Kick-off26 June 2026, 02:00
CompetitionWorld Cup
Season2026
Round / stageGroup Stage - 3
VenueAT&T Stadium
CityArlington
RefereeIván Barton, El Salvador
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions: Japan — Sweden
01 What time does Japan vs Sweden kick off?
Japan vs Sweden (World Cup) kicks off 26 June 2026, 02:00.
02 Where is Japan vs Sweden being played?
The match is played at AT&T Stadium (Arlington).
03 Who is the referee for Japan vs Sweden?
The referee for Japan vs Sweden is Iván Barton, El Salvador.
04 What is the recent form of Japan and Sweden?
Japan: 1 wins, 1 draws and 0 losses in the last 2 matches, goals 6–2. Sweden: 1 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses in the last 2 matches, goals 6–6.
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