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Match Center: Japan vs Sweden — FIFA World Cup 2026

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Japan flagJapan
VS
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 · 23:00 UTC
Sweden flagSweden
Group F · Match 57•AT&T Stadium, Dallas
Pre-Match

Prediction & Build-Up

Match Prediction

Winner pick: Japan

JPN
47%
vs
Draw
22%
vs
SWE
31%

Model lean: Japan. Venue context, travel load and matchup profiles are weighted from confirmed FIFA fixture data.

Head-to-Head

Last 5 meetings between the two sides

JPN wins
1
Draws
2
SWE wins
2
  • 2024-11-22SWE 0 - 1 JPN · Continental FinalMOTM: Yuki Martínez
  • 2023-09-09JPN 0 - 0 SWE · Nations LeagueMOTM: Andre Martínez
  • 2021-02-22JPN 1 - 2 SWE · FIFA WC QualifierMOTM: Omar Bouchard
  • 2020-10-20SWE 1 - 1 JPN · Nations LeagueMOTM: Pierre Müller
  • 2018-03-10SWE 2 - 0 JPN · International FriendlyMOTM: Sergio Berg

Last 3 - Form Guide

Most recent results for each side

Japan flagJapanLDL
  • 2026-03-10vs BRA · Nations League0-1
  • 2026-02-15vs MEX · FIFA WC Qualifier1-1
  • 2026-01-20vs ENG · Continental Final0-1
Sweden flagSwedenDWW
  • 2026-03-10vs FRA · Confederations Cup1-1
  • 2026-02-15vs MEX · Continental Final3-2
  • 2026-01-20vs MEX · Confederations Cup1-0

Recent Man-of-the-Match Form

Standout performers from related fixtures

  • MAR flagMAR2026-05-10
    Achraf Hakimi
    Transition outlet; chalked up a goal and seven duels won.
  • MAR flagMAR2026-04-13
    Achraf Hakimi
    Transition outlet; chalked up a goal and seven duels won.
  • ESP flagESP2026-03-16
    Rodri
    Tempo control, completed 96% of passes, recovered 11 balls.
  • ARG flagARG2026-02-19
    Lionel Messi
    Free-kick goal and pre-assist for the second; ran the rhythm.

Key Players to Watch

  • JPNJapan
    Takefusa Kubo
    Inverted right winger, creates overloads
  • JPNJapan
    Kaoru Mitoma
    1v1 winger attacking the left touchline
  • SWESweden
    Alexander Isak
    Mobile striker, links and finishes
  • SWESweden
    Dejan Kulusevski
    Left-footed creator from wide zones