Japan 1-1 Sweden result, stats and report

France made it three wins from three in the World Cup 2026 group stage with a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden, finishing top of their group and sending an ominous message to the rest of the tournament.

Brazil secured a 2-1 win over Japan in World Cup 2026 group stage action, but the result tells only part of the story. Japan's away form and goal-scoring pattern made this a more structured contest than the scoreline suggests.

Japan dominated the early phases and looked capable of winning comfortably, but Sweden's defensive resilience and a well-taken equaliser earned them a point that keeps their qualification hopes alive in Group stage of World Cup 2026.

Japan were comfortable, professional, and deserved in their 2-0 win over Tunisia. Tunisia arrived at this World Cup group stage match with one game played, five goals conceded, and zero points. It showed.

Netherlands delivered a dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden in their World Cup 2026 group stage opener, a result that was every bit as comprehensive as the scoreline suggests. The Dutch shape was too much for Sweden to handle from first whistle to last.

Sweden edged Tunisia 2-1 in their World Cup 2026 group stage opener, collecting three points in a match that asked serious questions of both sides before the Scandinavians found a way through.

Japan earned a remarkable 2-2 draw against Netherlands in their World Cup 2026 group stage opener, and the scoreline is far more meaningful than a simple share of the points suggests. The structural questions this result raises for the Dutch are ones they will need to answer quickly.

Japan go into Thursday's World Cup 2026 group stage finale with momentum, four points, and a Sweden side that has conceded five goals in their only away game. Connor Maguire gives you the match day verdict.