Japan vs Sweden — World Cup 2026 Result
Japan to win
Probabilities are for 90 minutes only — extra time and penalties are not modelled.
Japan have emerged as genuine contenders with a 4-0 demolition of Tunisia and a creditable 2-2 draw against Netherlands, while Sweden were exposed defensively in their 1-5 collapse against those same Dutch, revealing systemic vulnerabilities despite their 5-1 thrashing of Tunisia.
Made before kickoff · Japan vs Sweden
Updated 72 days ago · FootyPulse AI
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Japan v Sweden by the numbers
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Japan
- W21 Jun 2026at Tunisia4–0
- D14 Jun 2026at Netherlands2–2
1W 1D 0L over 2 matches · 6 scored, 2 conceded · 1 clean sheet
World Cup 2026
Sweden
- L20 Jun 2026at Netherlands1–5
- W15 Jun 2026vs Tunisia5–1
1W 0D 1L over 2 matches · 6 scored, 6 conceded · 0 clean sheets
World Cup 2026
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FAQJapan vs Sweden result
The match ended 1–1. Japan have emerged as genuine contenders with a 4-0 demolition of Tunisia and a creditable 2-2 draw against Netherlands, while Sweden were exposed defensively in their 1-5 collapse against those same Dutch, revealing systemic vulnerabilities despite their 5-1 thrashing of Tunisia.
Who won Japan vs Sweden?
The match ended 1–1.
When did Japan vs Sweden kick off?
Kick-off: Thursday, 25 June 2026 at 23:00 UTC at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, USA 🇺🇸.
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Japan favoured
Full-time