Japan vs Sweden — Head-to-Head
World Cup 2026 · Group F · rankings, form & prediction
Group-stage fixture
Japan25 JunSwedenAT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas — view live score, lineups & stats →
Match Prediction
Japan
3 – 1
Sweden65%
Japan
18%
Draw
17%
Sweden
Based on FIFA rankings, recent form, and head-to-head data
Japan vs Sweden — FAQ
Do Japan and Sweden play each other at the 2026 World Cup?
Yes — they meet in Group F on Thursday, 25 June 2026 at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas.
Who is favourite, Japan or Sweden?
Our model makes Japan favourites, with a 65% win probability and a projected 3–1 scoreline for Japan vs Sweden.
What are Japan and Sweden ranked by FIFA?
Japan are #19 and Sweden are #32 in the FIFA World Ranking — a gap of 13 places.