FIFA World Cup: Live coverage of Japan vs Sweden match

Japan and Sweden are deadlocked at 1-1 in a gripping Group F clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Anthony Elanga's 61st-minute strike pulled Sweden level after Japan had taken the lead. The group winners will meet Morocco in Monterrey, while the runners-up face five-time champions Brazil in Houston later the same day.

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84:07 — Gyökeres Shown Yellow Card for Reckless Foul
76:12 Yellow Card
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June 26, 2026 06:24
93:03 — Suzuki Makes Crucial Save to Deny Isak's Header
Sweden threaten again as Alexander Isak meets a cross from Yasin Ayari and directs a header goalward from the left edge of the six-yard box, but Japan custodian Zion Suzuki comes up with a fine save, keeping the ball out at the top centre of the goal.
June 26, 2026 06:24
Corner
92:30 — Sweden Awarded a Corner
Japan's Yukinari Sugawara concedes a corner near his own goal, giving Sweden another set-piece opportunity.
June 26, 2026 06:24
Corner
92:13 — Suzuki Claws Away Elanga's Right-Footed Drive
Anthony Elanga unleashes a right-footed effort from the right side of the penalty area, but Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki dives to his bottom left to keep it out. Benjamin Nygren had provided the assist for the chance.
June 26, 2026 06:23
90' — Seven Minutes of Added Time Signalled
The fourth official has signalled that a minimum of seven additional minutes will be played beyond the regulation 90.
June 26, 2026 06:19
Free Kick
87:43 — Sema Wins Sweden a Free Kick in the Attacking Half
Ken Sema draws a foul while pushing into the attacking half, earning Sweden a free-kick opportunity.
June 26, 2026 06:19
Free Kick
87:43 — Sugawara Penalised for a Foul
Japan's Yukinari Sugawara is penalised by the referee for a foul, handing Sweden a dead-ball set-piece.
June 26, 2026 06:19
86:58 — Delay Ends, Play Resumes
The stoppage has been cleared and both teams are back in action on the pitch.
June 26, 2026 06:19
87:26 — Sweden Shuffle: Nygren Comes On for Gudmundsson
Sweden make a change as Benjamin Nygren is introduced to replace Gabriel Gudmundsson.
June 26, 2026 06:18
87' — Starfelt Replaces Injured Lindelöf for Sweden
Sweden are compelled into an unplanned substitution after Victor Lindelöf is unable to carry on due to injury, with Carl Starfelt stepping in as his replacement.
June 26, 2026 06:16
85:26 — Match Halted as Lindelöf Goes Down Injured
Play is temporarily suspended after Sweden's Victor Lindelöf sustains an injury and requires medical attention on the field.
June 26, 2026 06:16
Free Kick
84:46 — Ogawa Whistled for a Foul
Japan's Koki Ogawa is penalised for a foul, handing Sweden possession via a free kick.
June 26, 2026 06:16
Free Kick
84:46 — Lagerbielke Picks Up a Free Kick in Defensive Half
Gustaf Lagerbielke wins a free kick for Sweden after being fouled in his own defensive half.
June 26, 2026 06:15
Yellow Card
84:07 — Gyökeres Shown Yellow Card for Reckless Foul
Sweden striker Viktor Gyökeres is cautioned by the referee after committing a reckless challenge on an opponent.
June 26, 2026 06:15
Free Kick
83:59 — Kamada Draws a Free Kick for Japan
Daichi Kamada is brought down in his own defensive half, winning Japan a free kick.
June 26, 2026 06:15
Free Kick
83:59 — Gyökeres Penalised for Fouling Japan Player
Viktor Gyökeres of Sweden is whistled for a foul on a Japan player, conceding a set-piece in his team's half.
June 26, 2026 06:14
82:24 — Ogawa Fires Over with Left-Footed Effort from Box Centre
Japan's Koki Ogawa squanders a good chance, connecting with a left-footed strike from the middle of the penalty box but sending it over the crossbar. Daichi Kamada had delivered the cross to set him up.
June 26, 2026 06:13
Corner
81:44 — Japan Win a Corner After Gudmundsson Error
Gabriel Gudmundsson of Sweden puts the ball behind his own goal line, handing Japan a corner kick.
June 26, 2026 06:12
80:18 Miss
Sweden’s Gustaf Lagerbielke sent a header from the center of the box wide to the left. The chance was set up by a Yasin Ayari cross following a set-piece play.
June 26, 2026 06:10
Free Kick
79:35 Free Kick Won
Sweden player Anthony Elanga earned a free kick out on the right flank.
June 26, 2026 06:10
Free Kick
79:35 Free Kick Lost
A foul was committed by Japan's Hiroki Ito.
June 26, 2026 06:10
78:06 Attempt Blocked
The left-footed shot from Sweden’s Ken Sema, delivered from the center of the box, was blocked.
June 26, 2026 06:08
Corner
77:18 Corner
A corner kick has been awarded to Sweden after Tsuyoshi Watanabe conceded the ball.
June 26, 2026 06:08
77:15 Attempt Blocked
Daniel Svensson of Sweden saw his long-range left-footed effort blocked after a setup by Lucas Bergvall.
June 26, 2026 06:07
Yellow Card
76:12 Yellow Card
Shogo Taniguchi of Japan was cautioned with a yellow card following a reckless challenge.
June 26, 2026 06:07
Free Kick
76:08 Free Kick Won
Viktor Gyökeres won a free kick for Sweden in the attacking third.
June 26, 2026 06:07
Free Kick
76:08 Free Kick Lost
Shogo Taniguchi was penalized for a foul committed by Japan.
June 26, 2026 06:07
Free Kick
75:16 Free Kick Lost
Yukinari Sugawara of Japan conceded a foul.
June 26, 2026 06:06
Free Kick
75:16 Free Kick Won
Gabriel Gudmundsson secured a free kick for Sweden in their own half.
June 26, 2026 06:06
74:45 Substitution
A substitution for Japan sees Tsuyoshi Watanabe coming on for Ayumu Seko.
June 26, 2026 06:06
74:40 Substitution
Japan makes another change, bringing on Yuto Nagatomo to replace Keito Nakamura.
June 26, 2026 06:06
74:23 Substitution
Sweden confirms a substitution with Ken Sema taking the place of Elliot Stroud.
June 26, 2026 06:05
74:16 Substitution
Daniel Svensson enters the pitch for Sweden, replacing Alexander Bernhardsson.
June 26, 2026 06:04
Free Kick
73:05 Free Kick Won
Daichi Kamada of Japan earned a free kick within his defensive half.
June 26, 2026 06:04
Free Kick
73:05 Free Kick Lost
A foul was registered against Alexander Bernhardsson of Sweden.
June 26, 2026 06:02
Free Kick
71:16 Free Kick Won
Junya Ito of Japan won a free kick on the right side of the field.
June 26, 2026 06:02
Free Kick
71:16 Free Kick Lost
Elliot Stroud of Sweden was whistled for a foul.
June 26, 2026 06:02
70:10 End Delay
The brief stoppage has concluded and play is set to resume.
June 26, 2026 05:58
67:18 — Play Paused for a Drinks Break
The match is briefly interrupted for a scheduled drinks break, giving the players a chance to rehydrate.
June 26, 2026 05:58
Offside
67:07 — Elanga Caught in an Offside Position
Sweden's Anthony Elanga is flagged offside, bringing a promising attacking move to an abrupt halt.
June 26, 2026 05:58
66:11 Substitution
Japan make a change just past the hour, bringing Junya Ito on to replace Ritsu Doan.
June 26, 2026 05:58
Free Kick
66:37 — Maeda Penalised for Handball Offence
Japan's Daizen Maeda is penalised for a handball offence, gifting Sweden a free kick.
June 26, 2026 05:57
65:57 Substitution
Japan make another switch as Koki Ogawa is sent onto the pitch in place of Ayase Ueda.
June 26, 2026 05:57
Free Kick
65:29 Free Kick Won
Ao Tanaka earns Japan a free kick in their own defensive half.
June 26, 2026 05:57
Free Kick
65:29 Free Kick Lost
Referee penalises Viktor Gyökeres for a foul.
June 26, 2026 05:55
Corner
64:15 Corner
Sweden are awarded a corner kick, conceded by Japan's goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.
June 26, 2026 05:55
Corner
64:12 Attempt Saved
Alexander Isak thunders a right-footed effort from outside the box, but Zion Suzuki dives to his bottom right corner to pull off a fine save for Japan.
June 26, 2026 05:55
Free Kick
63:39 Free Kick Won
Alexander Bernhardsson secures a free kick for Sweden in the defensive half of the field.
June 26, 2026 05:54
Free Kick
63:39 Free Kick Lost
Daizen Maeda is penalised by the referee for a foul.
June 26, 2026 05:54
Free Kick
62:35 Free Kick Lost
Daichi Kamada gives away a free kick after being judged to have fouled.
June 26, 2026 05:54
Free Kick
62:35 Free Kick Won
Anthony Elanga wins a free kick for Sweden, the set piece coming in the defensive half.
June 26, 2026 05:52
Corner
61:09 GOAL! Sweden Draw Level
Goal! Japan 1, Sweden 1. Anthony Elanga drives a left-footed shot from outside the area into the bottom left corner to bring Sweden level. Viktor Gyökeres provided the assist.
June 26, 2026 05:51
Free Kick
59:09 Free Kick Lost
Hiroki Ito is penalised for a foul, handing away a free kick.
June 26, 2026 05:50
Free Kick
59:09 Free Kick Won
Viktor Gyökeres wins a free kick for Sweden up in the attacking half.
June 26, 2026 05:46
Corner
55:13 Goal
Goal! Japan 1, Sweden 0. Daizen Maeda of Japan fired a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area into the bottom left corner, following an assist by Ritsu Doan.
June 26, 2026 05:44
Offside
52:18 Offside
Offside against Japan. Daichi Kamada was flagged for being in an offside position.
June 26, 2026 05:44
51:58 Attempt Blocked
Attempt denied. A right-footed strike by Ayase Ueda from outside the box was blocked, set up by an assist from Keito Nakamura.
June 26, 2026 05:42
Offside
50:17 Offside
Offside called on Japan. Daizen Maeda was caught in an offside position.
June 26, 2026 05:41
Free Kick
50:06 Free Kick Lost
A foul was committed by Sweden's Elliot Stroud.
June 26, 2026 05:41
Free Kick
50:06 Free Kick Won
Ritsu Doan of Japan earned a free kick out on the right flank.
June 26, 2026 05:41
Corner
49:27 Miss
Shot missed. Gustaf Lagerbielke of Sweden sent his header from the right side of the six-yard box wide to the right, following an Elliot Stroud corner cross.
June 26, 2026 05:40
Corner
48:59 Corner
Corner kick for Sweden, conceded by Hiroki Ito.
June 26, 2026 05:40
Corner
48:21 Corner
Sweden awarded a corner, which was conceded by Ayumu Seko.
June 26, 2026 05:38
47:46 Miss
Attempt failed. Ao Tanaka's right-footed strike from outside the box sailed over the goal, assisted by Daichi Kamada.
June 26, 2026 05:36
Kick Off
45' Start
Second half action gets underway with the score at Japan 0, Sweden 0.
June 26, 2026 05:20
Half Time
50'
The first half concludes with no goals between Japan and Sweden.
June 26, 2026 05:20
47:57 Attempt Blocked
Attempt stopped. A right-footed shot from Sweden's Viktor Gyökeres outside the box was blocked.
June 26, 2026 05:18
Corner
48' Corner
Corner awarded to Sweden, forced by Hiroki Ito.
June 26, 2026 05:18
Free Kick
47:05 Free Kick Won
Lucas Bergvall of Sweden won a free kick inside his own defensive half.
June 26, 2026 05:18
Free Kick
47:05 Free Kick Lost
A foul was called against Yukinari Sugawara of Japan.
June 26, 2026 05:16
Offside
46:10 Offside
Offside against Sweden. Alexander Isak was caught in an offside position.
June 26, 2026 05:16
Free Kick
45:47 Free Kick Won
Sweden's Gabriel Gudmundsson secured a free kick in his own half.
June 26, 2026 05:16
Free Kick
45:47 Free Kick Lost
Foul committed by Japan's Ritsu Doan.
June 26, 2026 05:16
45:27 Added Time
The fourth official has signaled for 5 minutes of stoppage time.
June 26, 2026 05:15
Corner
44:55 Corner
Japan are awarded a corner kick, conceded by Sweden's goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterström.
June 26, 2026 05:15
Corner
44:54 Attempt Saved
Keito Nakamura fires a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but Jacob Widell Zetterström gets down to his bottom right corner to keep it out. The chance was created by Daizen Maeda.
June 26, 2026 05:13
Free Kick
42:49 Free Kick Won
Ritsu Doan wins a free kick for Japan up in the attacking third.
June 26, 2026 05:13
Free Kick
42:49 Free Kick Lost
Lucas Bergvall is penalised for a foul by the referee.
June 26, 2026 05:13
Free Kick
42:05 Free Kick Won
Daichi Kamada wins a free kick for Japan in their own defensive half.
June 26, 2026 05:13
Free Kick
42:05 Free Kick Lost
Alexander Bernhardsson is flagged for a foul, conceding the free kick.
June 26, 2026 05:11
Free Kick
41:30 Free Kick Lost
Ao Tanaka gives away a free kick after being penalised for a foul.
June 26, 2026 04:51
21:04 Miss
The scoring attempt failed. Daizen Maeda's header from the center of the box sailed over the goal. The opportunity was set up by a cross from Hiroki Ito.
June 26, 2026 04:46
Free Kick
16:40 Free Kick Won
Yasin Ayari of Sweden earned a free kick within his team's defensive zone.
June 26, 2026 04:46
Free Kick
16:40 Free Kick Lost
A foul was committed by Ao Tanaka representing Japan.
June 26, 2026 04:46
Free Kick
15:01 Free Kick Lost
Hiroki Ito from Japan committed a foul.
June 26, 2026 04:46
Free Kick
15:01 Free Kick Won
Anthony Elanga for Sweden secured a free kick on the right flank.
June 26, 2026 04:46
14:32 Attempt Blocked
The attempt was thwarted. Ritsu Doan fired a left-footed shot from outside the box that was blocked. Keito Nakamura provided the assist.
June 26, 2026 04:40
Free Kick
9:13 Free Kick Won
Sweden's Anthony Elanga won a free kick inside the attacking half.
June 26, 2026 04:40
Free Kick
9:13 Free Kick Lost
A foul was called against Ao Tanaka of Japan.
June 26, 2026 04:38
Free Kick
8' Free Kick Won
Japan's Ayase Ueda earned a free kick on the right wing.
June 26, 2026 04:38
Free Kick
8' Free Kick Lost
Gabriel Gudmundsson of Sweden committed a foul.
June 26, 2026 04:37
Offside
6:49 Offside
Offside against Japan. Ayase Ueda was caught in an offside position.
June 26, 2026 04:35
Corner
5:17 Attempt Saved
The attempt was denied. Zion Suzuki of Japan saved a left-footed shot from outside the box by Alexander Bernhardsson, diving to the bottom left corner. Alexander Isak provided the setup.
June 26, 2026 04:33
Free Kick
3:24 Free Kick Won
Sweden's Yasin Ayari won a free kick within his defensive half.
June 26, 2026 04:33
Free Kick
3:24 Free Kick Lost
Ritsu Doan from Japan committed a foul.
June 26, 2026 04:31
Corner
1:11 Corner
Sweden awarded a corner kick. Ritsu Doan conceded the play.
June 26, 2026 04:31
Corner
First half Corner
Corner kick for Sweden. Ao Tanaka conceded the corner.
June 26, 2026 04:30
Kick Off
First half Start
The first half of the match has kicked off.
June 26, 2026 04:30
Lineup
The starting lineups have been revealed and the players are currently performing warm-ups.