Japan vs Sweden Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form (Updated June 2026)

Japan and Sweden meet in a World Cup 2026 group-stage fixture on 25 June 2026, with Japan entering as the higher-ranked side at 16th in the world against a Sweden outfit sitting 36th. The head-to-head record between these two nations offers no recorded meetings to draw on, making current form and tournament momentum the defining lens through which this match must be assessed.

Head-to-Head Record

There are no recorded head-to-head meetings between Japan and Sweden in the data available. With no shared history to analyse, the significance of each side’s recent form, defensive solidity and scoring output becomes all the more important in framing what to expect on 25 June.

Japan: Recent Form

Japan arrive at this fixture in exceptional shape. Across their last six matches, they have posted a 5W–1D–0L record, scoring 12 goals and conceding just 2 — an average of 2.0 goals scored and only 0.33 conceded per match. Their 2.67 points per game over this stretch is elite by any measure, and five clean sheets from six outings underline a defence that has been exceptionally difficult to breach. Japan have not failed to score in any of these six matches. Their most recent result — a 4-0 away win over Tunisia on 21 June 2026 — was a statement performance, while earlier results away at England (1-0) and Scotland (1-0) demonstrated the ability to grind out narrow victories on the road against European opposition.

• 21 Jun 2026 — Tunisia (A): 4-0 W
• 14 Jun 2026 — Netherlands (A): 2-2 D
• 31 May 2026 — Iceland (H): 1-0 W
• 31 Mar 2026 — England (A): 1-0 W

Sweden: Recent Form

Sweden’s last six matches present a more mixed picture: 3W–1D–2L, with 15 goals scored and 14 conceded — averages of 2.5 goals for and 2.33 goals against per match. Their 1.67 points per game reflects inconsistency, and crucially, Sweden have not kept a single clean sheet across these six outings. The attacking returns are encouraging — a 5-1 home win over Tunisia on 15 June and a 3-1 away win in Ukraine show they can produce big numbers — but a 1-5 defeat to Netherlands on 20 June and a 1-3 loss in Norway expose a defensive vulnerability that Japan’s clinical attack could look to exploit.

• 20 Jun 2026 — Netherlands (A): 1-5 L
• 15 Jun 2026 — Tunisia (H): 5-1 W
• 4 Jun 2026 — Greece (H): 2-2 D
• 1 Jun 2026 — Norway (A): 1-3 L

Form and Record at a Glance

• Head-to-head: No recorded meetings between Japan and Sweden.
• Japan’s last 6: 5W–1D–0L — unbeaten run, 2.67 ppg.
• Sweden’s last 6: 3W–1D–2L — two defeats, 1.67 ppg.
• Japan goals for/against (last 6): 12 scored, 2 conceded (avg 2.0 / 0.33).
• Sweden goals for/against (last 6): 15 scored, 14 conceded (avg 2.5 / 2.33).
• Clean sheets: Japan — 5 from 6; Sweden — 0 from 6.
• Failed to score: Japan — 0 from 6; Sweden — 0 from 6.

How Japan and Sweden Compare

The contrast in defensive records is the most striking statistical difference between these two sides heading into 25 June. Japan have conceded just twice in six matches and kept five clean sheets, while Sweden have shipped 14 goals across the same number of fixtures without once keeping a clean sheet. Sweden’s attacking output is higher in raw terms — 15 goals to Japan’s 12 — but Japan’s scoring rate of 2.0 per match has come alongside a defensive discipline that Sweden have been unable to match. Both sides have scored in every one of their last six matches, suggesting goals at both ends are a realistic possibility, though Japan’s superior points-per-game figure of 2.67 versus Sweden’s 1.67 reflects a team operating at a consistently higher level of overall performance.

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FAQ

Have Japan and Sweden ever played each other?

There are no recorded head-to-head meetings between Japan and Sweden in the available data, making their World Cup 2026 fixture on 25 June a historic first encounter between the two nations at senior level.

What is Japan’s recent form ahead of this match?

Japan are unbeaten in their last six matches (5W–1D–0L), averaging 2.0 goals scored and just 0.33 conceded per match, with five clean sheets and a points-per-game rate of 2.67.

What is Sweden’s recent form ahead of this match?

Sweden have won three, drawn one and lost two of their last six matches (3W–1D–2L), averaging 2.5 goals scored but also 2.33 conceded per match, with no clean sheets recorded across that run.

When do Japan and Sweden play at World Cup 2026?

Japan vs Sweden is scheduled for 25 June 2026 as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage.