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Japan vs Sweden
2026 FIFA World Cup·Group F·Head-to-head
Snapshot · 2026-05-28
All-time head-to-head
- Meetings
- 4
- Japan W-D-L
- 0-2-2
- Last meeting
- 2002 — Draw (1–1)
All-time record from Japan's perspective. Counts every senior international meeting (friendlies and tournaments) in the martj42 dataset; penalty-shootout outcomes resolve knockout draws.
Model forecast
The model's win, draw and win probabilities for this group-stage meeting. Full forecast — expected goals, scoreline distribution, and per-player scoring →
Frequently asked
- What is the head-to-head record between Japan and Sweden?
- Japan and Sweden have met 4 times. From Japan's perspective the all-time record is 0 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. Their most recent meeting was a 2002 draw (1–1) at the Friendly.
- What does the model predict for Japan vs Sweden?
- OnThePitch's model rates Japan at 51% to win, with a 25% chance of a draw and 23% for Sweden.
- When do Japan and Sweden play at the 2026 World Cup?
- They meet in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group F. Venue and kick-off details appear on the match page once confirmed.