Japan vs Sweden — World Cup 2026 Group F
Group FFull Time
🇯🇵JapanFIFA #18
1–1
🇸🇪SwedenFIFA #38
⚽ D. Maeda 56'🟨 Shogo Taniguchi 77'
WC Pedigree
Titles
Apps
7
Goals
Best: Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022)33
Titles
Apps
12
Goals
Best: Runner-up (1958)74
AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
Match Recap
Japan and Sweden played to a 1-1 draw in their opening Group F match, which also features Netherlands and Tunisia. Daizen Maeda put Japan ahead in the 56th minute, but Anthony Elanga equalized for Sweden just six minutes later in the 62nd.
Generated 2026-07-17 12:09 UTC
AI-assisted analysis — may contain inaccuracies