Japan vs Sweden: All-time head-to-head record ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Japan and Sweden will clash against each other on June 26 IST.

In the last match of the group stages, Japan and Sweden will go head-to-head in their Group F clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with both teams remaining in a race for the top two spots. The result of the game might be critical in the group table.

Japan‘s record is impressive, as they went 2-2 with the Netherlands and went 4-0 over Tunisia. The Swedes kicked off their campaign with a 5-1 victory over Tunisia, but lost 5-1 in their second game to the Netherlands.

Both teams will be in it with a lot at stake. Japan will be attempting to maintain their unbeaten streak, while Sweden will be hoping to improve and advance.

Japan vs Sweden head-to-head record

Japan and Sweden have faced each other five times in senior men’s international football. Their meetings have come in friendlies, invitational tournaments and the Olympic Games, with Sweden holding a slight edge in the overall record.

Sweden have won two matches, Japan have won one, while two encounters have ended in draws. Across those five meetings, Sweden have scored seven goals and Japan have found the net six times.

• Matches played: 5
• Japan wins: 1
• Sweden wins: 2
• Draws: 2
• Goals scored by Japan: 6
• Goals scored by Sweden: 7

Japan vs Sweden: What happened the last time both sides faced each other?

The most recent meeting between the two nations came on 25 May 2002 in an international friendly. The match ended in a 1-1 draw as both teams used the fixture as preparation for the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Their first-ever encounter took place at the 1936 Olympic Games, where Japan recorded a 3-2 victory. Sweden responded with wins in the 1997 King’s Cup and the 1996 Lunar New Year Cup, while the 1995 friendly ended in a 2-2 draw. The upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture will be their first meeting in a competitive senior international tournament.

Japan vs Sweden: Last meetings

• 25 May, 2002: Japan 1-1 Sweden (International Friendly)
• 13 February, 1997: Japan 0-1 Sweden (International Friendly)
• 22 February, 1996: Japan 4-5 Sweden (International Friendly)
• 10 June, 1995: Sweden 2-2 Japan (International Friendly)
• 04 August,1936: Japan 3-2 Sweden (Olympic Games)