World Cup 2026
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AT&T Stadium

Japan

Japan

1-1
Sweden

Sweden

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🧩 Starting Lineup

1
Z. Suzuki
21
H. Ito
4
K. Itakura
20
A. Seko
13
K. Nakamura
15
D. Kamada
7
A. Tanaka
2
Y. Sugawara
18
A. Ueda
10
R. Doan
11
D. Maeda
3-4-2-1
⚔️ Compare these teamsJapan vs Sweden

📰 Match Recap

Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at AT&T Stadium. Read the full match recap, goals, stats and key moments on worldcuplivenow.com.

🤖 AI Analysis & Prediction

25% JPN30% DrawSWE 45%

Japan's disciplined defense and quick transitions via Kubo and Mitoma will test Sweden, but the Swedes' aerial dominance and set-piece threat from Isak and Forsberg should prove decisive. Expect a tight match with Sweden edging a narrow victory. For full coverage, visit worldcuplivenow.com.

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📖 The Story Between Japan & Sweden

Previous Meetings

Japan and Sweden have met only once in official football history, a 1-1 draw in an international friendly in 2002. No other competitive or friendly matches have been recorded between the two nations.

Shared Footballing Ties

Japan represents the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) while Sweden is a member of UEFA, bringing together contrasting football cultures: Japan's technical, disciplined style versus Sweden's physical, organized approach. Both nations have experienced golden eras, with Japan emerging as a consistent Asian powerhouse and Sweden producing world-class talents like Zlatan Ibrahimović.

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📝 Match Story

  • 32': 🟨 Yellow card for Isak Hien (Sweden).
  • 56': ⚽ Goal for Japan scored by Daizen Maeda, assisted by Ritsu Doan.
  • 62': ⚽ Goal for Sweden scored by Anthony Elanga, assisted by Viktor Gyökeres.
  • 77': 🟨 Yellow card for Shogo Taniguchi (Japan).
  • 85': 🟨 Yellow card for Viktor Gyökeres (Sweden).

⚽ Match Events

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Benjamin Nygren(Substitution)
SWE88'
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Carl Starfelt(Substitution)
SWE87'
🟨
Viktor Gyökeres(Yellow Card)
SWE85'
🟨
Shogo Taniguchi(Yellow Card)
JPN77'
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Tsuyoshi Watanabe(Substitution)
JPN75'
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Yuto Nagatomo(Substitution)
JPN75'
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Ken Sema(Substitution)
SWE75'
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Daniel Svensson(Substitution)
SWE75'
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Junya Ito(Substitution)
JPN67'
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Koki Ogawa(Substitution)
JPN66'
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Anthony Elanga
SWE62'
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Daizen Maeda
JPN56'
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Shogo Taniguchi(Substitution)
JPN39'
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Lucas Bergvall(Substitution)
SWE37'
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Isak Hien(Yellow Card)
SWE32'

📈 Head-to-Head & Recent Form

Japan and Sweden have met 1 time before. Japan won 0, drew 1, and lost 0.

May 2002
Japan 1-1 Sweden
International Friendly
Japan
WWWDW
  • Scotland0-1
  • England0-1
  • Iceland1-0
  • Netherlands2-2
  • Tunisia0-4
Sweden
WLDWL
  • Poland3-2
  • Norway3-1
  • Greece2-2
  • Tunisia5-1
  • Netherlands5-1
AT&T Stadium

🏟️ AT&T Stadium

Arlington, Texas

Capacity: 80,000Opened: 2009
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📊 Match Statistics

JPNSWE
52.3Possession (%)47.7
445Passes395
0Pass Accuracy (%)0
8Total Shots11
3Shots on Target5
2Corners8
20Fouls11
3Offsides2
4Saves2
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
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