Japan vs Sweden
Japan
SwedenMatch summary
Japan and Sweden drew 1-1. It was goalless at half time. Sweden came from behind to draw.
- 1-0D. Maeda56′
- 1-1A. Elanga62′
D. Maeda opened the scoring for Japan, set up by R. Doan (56′). A. Elanga levelled for Sweden, set up by V. Gyokeres (62′).
Cards and VAR
Yellow cards: Japan 1, Sweden 2.
In numbers
Japan had 52% of the ball. Shots: Japan 8 (3 on target), Sweden 11 (5).
Match facts
- Competition
- World Cup · Group Stage 3
- Kickoff
- Referee
- Iván Barton, El Salvador
- Goals
- Japan: D. Maeda 56′Sweden: A. Elanga 62′
Questions and answers
Who won Japan vs Sweden?
Japan and Sweden drew 1-1. D. Maeda opened the scoring for Japan in the 56th minute. A. Elanga levelled in the 62nd minute. Sweden came from behind to draw.
Who scored in Japan vs Sweden?
Japan: D. Maeda 56′. Sweden: A. Elanga 62′.
What were the key stats of Japan vs Sweden?
Japan had 52% of the ball. Shots: Japan 8 (3 on target), Sweden 11 (5). Corners: Japan 2, Sweden 8.
Were there any red cards in Japan vs Sweden?
No player was sent off.
When and where was Japan vs Sweden played?
Japan vs Sweden was played on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 23:00 UTC. Competition: World Cup, Group Stage 3.
Who started for Japan and Sweden?
Japan (3-4-2-1): Zion Suzuki, Kou Itakura, Hiroki Ito, Ayumu Seko, Daichi Kamada, Ao Tanaka, Keito Nakamura, Yukinari Sugawara, Ayase Ueda, Daizen Maeda, Ritsu Doan. Sweden (3-4-3): Jacob Widell Zetterström, Isak Hien, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Yasin Ayari, Victor Lindelöf, Elliot Stroud, Alexander Bernhardsson, Viktor Gyökeres, Alexander Isak, Anthony Elanga.
Who refereed Japan vs Sweden?
Iván Barton, El Salvador was the referee.