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32' 🟨
Isak Hien Yellow Card (Sweden)
37' 🔄
I. Hien Substitution 1 (Sweden)
39' 🔄
K. Itakura Substitution 1 (Japan)
56' ⚽
D. Maeda Normal Goal (Japan)
62' ⚽
A. Elanga Normal Goal (Sweden)
66' 🔄
A. Ueda Substitution 2 (Japan)
67' 🔄
R. Doan Substitution 3 (Japan)
75' 🔄
K. Nakamura Substitution 4 (Japan)
75' 🔄
A. Seko Substitution 5 (Japan)
75' 🔄
E. Stroud Substitution 2 (Sweden)
75' 🔄
A. Bernhardsson Substitution 3 (Sweden)
77' 🟨
Shogo Taniguchi Yellow Card (Japan)
85' 🟨
Viktor Gyökeres Yellow Card (Sweden)
87' 🔄
V. Lindelof Substitution 4 (Sweden)
88' 🔄
G. Gudmundsson Substitution 5 (Sweden)

📊 Statistics

3
Shots on Goal
5
3
Shots off Goal
3
8
Total Shots
11
2
Blocked Shots
3
4
Shots insidebox
6
4
Shots outsidebox
5
20
Fouls
11
2
Corner Kicks
8
3
Offsides
2
52%
Ball Possession
48%
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
4
Goalkeeper Saves
2
445
Total passes
395
378
Passes accurate
312
85%
Passes %
79%
1.21
expected_goals
0.64
0.27
goals_prevented
0.27

📝 Recent Results

Post match

Japan 1-1 Sweden - World Cup

Match Snapshot

Japan vs Sweden finished 1-1 in World Cup. The match included decisive moments that shaped the final outcome and gave the scoreline its meaning.

Looking beyond the final number helps explain how the contest unfolded and what made the difference between the two sides.

CompetitionWorld Cup
DateFriday, June 26, 2026
Kickoff1:00 AM
VenueAT&T Stadium
RefereeIván Barton, El Salvador
RoundGroup Stage - 3
Season2026

Form And Context

Japan come into this fixture after 1 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats across the last five finished matches, while Sweden arrive with 1 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats over the same span.

In World Cup, Japan start this round in position 2 with 5 points, while Sweden sit in position 2 with 4 points. That league backdrop gives the match more meaning than the score alone.

Key Moments

  • 32' Isak Hien (Sweden) - Yellow Card
  • 37' I. Hien (Sweden) - Substitution 1
  • 39' K. Itakura (Japan) - Substitution 1
  • 56' D. Maeda (Japan) - Normal Goal
  • 62' A. Elanga (Sweden) - Normal Goal
  • 66' A. Ueda (Japan) - Substitution 2
  • 67' R. Doan (Japan) - Substitution 3
  • 75' K. Nakamura (Japan) - Substitution 4
  • 75' A. Seko (Japan) - Substitution 5
  • 75' E. Stroud (Sweden) - Substitution 2
  • 75' A. Bernhardsson (Sweden) - Substitution 3
  • 77' Shogo Taniguchi (Japan) - Yellow Card

Goals And Turning Points

  • Japan: D. Maeda 56'
  • Sweden: A. Elanga 62'

Discipline

Discipline also played a role in the rhythm of the contest. There were 3 yellow-card incidents during key stretches of the match.

Lineup Management

The substitutions were another layer in the story, with changes such as I. Hien, K. Itakura, A. Ueda, R. Doan, K. Nakamura, A. Seko showing how both benches reacted to momentum swings, fatigue and the scoreline.

The Numbers Behind The Match








StatJapanSweden
Shots on Goal35
Shots off Goal33
Total Shots811
Blocked Shots23
Shots insidebox46
Shots outsidebox45
Fouls2011
Corner Kicks28

Those numbers show the match through a wider lens, especially in categories such as Shots on Goal: 3-5, Shots off Goal: 3-3, Total Shots: 8-11, Blocked Shots: 2-3.

What The Result Means

Result: Japan 1-1 Sweden. The balance of the game means both teams leave with a similar return and the wider World Cup picture stays open.

In standings terms, Japan sit in position 2 with 5 points, while Sweden hold position 2 with 4 points.

Conclusion

Japan 1-1 Sweden is a result shaped by the moments, rhythm and competitive context that defined the match from start to finish.

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❓ FAQ

When is Japan vs Sweden?

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 1:00 AM.

Where is Japan vs Sweden being played?

AT&T Stadium

What competition is this match part of?

World Cup

What is the score of Japan vs Sweden?

Japan 1-1 Sweden.

Who scored in Japan vs Sweden?

D. Maeda 56', A. Elanga 62'

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