Japan vs Sweden

Japan have played Sweden in an official World Cup 2026 Group Stage match. This highly anticipated fixture took place as part of the World Cup competition in the 2026 season. The match has finished with a full-time score of 1–1. The game kicked off on Friday 26 June 2026 at 01:00 CEST at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The referee for this encounter was Iván Barton from El Salvador. Confirmed lineups saw Japan play in a 3-4-3 formation, while Sweden lined up in a 3-4-1-2. Recent events included a yellow card for Isak Hien in the 32nd minute, followed by substitutions for both Hien and Ko Itakura shortly after. Goals were scored by Daizen Maeda in the 56th minute and Anthony Elanga in the 62nd minute before Ayase Ueda's substitution. When a goal is scored, Goaldiggr may unlock a limited-time deal. Some deals may require login and may expire quickly.