World Cup
Japan vs Sweden
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 - 00:00 (UK Time)
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Japan vs Sweden Prediction & Stats - World Cup 2026
Predictions
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Japan vs Sweden closes the group stage and helps decide who advances, on 26/06 (Friday), at , at 00:00 UK time.
Read the Japan vs Sweden prediction and see who has more to gain in this decisive World Cup fixture.
Prediction for Japan vs Sweden in the 2026 World Cup
Who goes through? Who heads home? This is the match that could define everything for Japan and Sweden in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Japan Win
Last updated on 23-06-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Japan are the favourites to win, with 46% of the odds pointing to victory.
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🆚 Match: Japan vs Sweden
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Friday, 26/06/2026
🕐 Time: 00:00 UK time
🏟️ Stadium:
Japan in the 2026 World Cup
Japan come into this match with 2 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup. See the record for Japan:
World Cup campaign
1 win(s), 1 draw(s), and 0 defeat(s)
Average: 2 point(s) per match
6 goals scored in the World Cup (3 per match)
2 goals conceded in the World Cup (1 per match)
Japan in 2026:
17 win(s), 3 draw(s), and 1 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Ayase Ueda with 8 goal(s)
Assists: Junya Ito with 10 assists
Latest results for Japan
21/06/2026 00:00
14/06/2026 16:00
31/05/2026 06:25
31/03/2026 14:45
28/03/2026 13:00
Sweden in the 2026 World Cup
Sweden come into this clash with 2 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup.
See what Sweden have done so far:
World Cup campaign:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), and 1 defeat(s)
Average: 1.5 point(s) per match
6 goals scored in the World Cup (3 per match)
6 goals conceded in the World Cup (3 per match)
Sweden in 2026
1 win(s), 3 draw(s), and 6 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Yasin Ayari with 2 goal(s)
Assists: Alexander Isak with 3 assists
Latest results for Sweden
20/06/2026 13:00
14/06/2026 22:00
04/06/2026 13:00
01/06/2026 13:00
26/03/2026 15:45
Japan vs Sweden: head-to-head history
Japan and Sweden do not have a recent head-to-head record. This will be the first match between the two national teams in recent years.
Probable lineups for Japan vs Sweden
Check the probable lineups below for the Japan vs Sweden prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
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Stats
The statistics for Japan vs Sweden that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
5
League: 3.03
Both Teams to Score
75%
League: 57%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 53%
Cards
1.5
League: 2.83
Corners
9
League: 8.88
Home Team
Japan
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
|
2 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
W
D
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Scored | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.74 | 0 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
0.4 | 0 | 0.9 |
Away Team
Sweden
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Scored | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.78 | 1.63 | 1.91 |
|
xGA
|
1.16 | 0.83 | 1.49 |
Corners
8.5 / Match
+31% Corners / Match
Japan received +31% more corners than Sweden in the World Cup
6.5 / Match
Tunisia
(5)
Netherlands
(4)(5)
Netherlands
(4)
Tunisia
Cards
0 / Match
100% Cards / Match
Sweden received 100% more cards than Japan in the World Cup
1.5 / Match
Tunisia
(0)
Netherlands
(0)(3)
Netherlands
(0)
Tunisia
Goals Scored
3 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
3 / Match
Tunisia
(4)
Netherlands
(2)(1)
Netherlands
(5)
Tunisia
Goals Conceded
1 / Match
+67%
Sweden condeded +67% more goals than Japan
3 / Match
Tunisia
(0)
Netherlands
(2)(5)
Netherlands
(1)
Tunisia
World Cup Standings
Group A
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
South Korea
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 3 |
Czech Republic
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
South Africa
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
Group B
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Canada
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 |
Switzerland
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
Qatar
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 | 0.5 |
Group C
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brazil
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 |
Morocco
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
Scotland
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 4 |
Haiti
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Group D
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
USA
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Australia
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 3 |
Paraguay
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 4 |
Turkey
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group E
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Germany
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Ivory Coast
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 3 |
Ecuador
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
Curaçao
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 | 0.5 |
Group F
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Japan
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 |
Netherlands
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
Sweden
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 4 |
Tunisia
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 0 | 0 |
Group G
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Belgium
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 |
Egypt
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Iran
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
New Zealand
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Group H
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cape Verde
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 |
Spain
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Saudi Arabia
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Uruguay
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Group I
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Norway
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
France
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Senegal
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Iraq
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group J
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Argentina
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Austria
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Jordan
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Algeria
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group K
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Colombia
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Congo DR
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Portugal
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Uzbekistan
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Group L
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
England
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Ghana
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Panama
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Croatia
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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