Japan vs Sweden

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage Matchday 3, Japan and Sweden played out a 1-1 draw at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Daizen Maeda opened the scoring in the 56th minute, assisted by R. Doan, before A. Elanga leveled the match in the 62nd minute with an assist from Viktor Gyökeres. Statistically, Japan enjoyed 52% possession and generated an xG of 1. 21, while Sweden earned 8 corners but managed only 0. 64 xG, indicating Japan posed the greater overall threat. In the group standings, Japan sit second with 5 points and Sweden third with 4 points, meaning both sides still have work to do to secure progression.

In Group F of the 2026 World Cup Matchday 3, Japan and Sweden played out a 1-1 draw at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Daizen Maeda opened the scoring in the 56th minute with an assist from R. Doan, before A. Elanga leveled for Sweden in the 62nd minute with an assist from Viktor Gyokeres. Statistically, Japan held 52% possession and an xG of 1. 21, while Sweden earned 8 corner kicks but managed only 0. 64 xG, giving Japan the clearer overall threat. In the updated standings, Japan sit second in the group on 5 points, with Sweden third on 4 points, as both sides keep their qualification hopes alive. Updated: 2026-07-24

The result leaves Japan temporarily in second place with 5 points, while Sweden sit third with 4 points, as both sides await confirmation of their knockout stage fate. Follow ScoreZ for the latest updates.