Japan 1-1 Sweden - Result & Match Stats (World Cup)
Japan vs Sweden - result
Japan 1-1 Sweden in the World Cup at Dallas Stadium, Arlington on 26 June 2026. Scorers: Daizen Maeda for Japan; Anthony Elanga for Sweden.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score in Japan vs Sweden?
Japan 1-1 Sweden in the World Cup on Friday 26 June 2026 at Dallas Stadium. Scorers: Daizen Maeda for Japan; Anthony Elanga for Sweden.
Where was Japan vs Sweden played?
Japan vs Sweden was played at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, the home ground of Japan.
What is Japan's recent form?
Japan's last five results read W W W D W (oldest to newest): 4 wins and 1 draw.
What is Sweden's recent form?
Sweden's last five results read W L D W L (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.
Who is the standout player for Japan?
Keito Nakamura leads Japan with 15 shots across their last 10 games.
Who is the standout player for Sweden?
Viktor Gyökeres leads Sweden with 6 goals across their last 10 games.
Who is the referee for Japan vs Sweden?
Ivan Barton refereed Japan vs Sweden, averaging 31.5 fouls and 3.5 yellow cards per game this season.
Japan 1-1 Sweden: match stats
| Stat |
Japan |
Sweden |
| Possession |
52% |
48% |
| Shots |
8 |
11 |
| Shots on target |
3 |
5 |
| Corners |
2 |
8 |
| Fouls |
20 |
11 |
| Yellow cards |
1 |
2 |
| Tackles |
13 |
6 |
| Passes |
446 |
395 |
Japan vs Sweden goals and red cards
Japan: D. Maeda 56'. Sweden: A. Elanga 62'.
Japan player leaders 2027
- Goals: Junya Ito (1), Koki Ogawa (1), Kaoru Mitoma (1).
- Assists: Yukinari Sugawara (1), Keito Nakamura (1), Kento Shiogai (1).
- Shots: Keito Nakamura (5), Junya Ito (4), Kaoru Mitoma (3).
- Fouls: Tsuyoshi Watanabe (5), Ritsu Doan (4), Joel Chima Fujita (4).
Sweden player leaders 2026/2027
- Goals: Alexander Isak (1), Gustaf Nilsson (1), Viktor Gyökeres (1).
- Assists: Mattias Svanberg (1), Taha Ali (1).
- Shots: Alexander Bernhardsson (4), Alexander Isak (3), Gustaf Nilsson (3).
- Fouls: Viktor Gyökeres (2), Herman Johansson (2), Benjamin Nygren (2).
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