Round 3 ·
Japan
3-4-2-1
Hajime Moriyasu
HT: 0-0
Sweden
3-4-3
Graham Potter
Updated:
Half Time
0–0
90 Min
1–1
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Japan
3-4-2-1 · Hajime Moriyasu
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Sweden
3-4-3 · Graham Potter
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
For Albania fans following the action on Friday 26 June, 01:00 CEST, it was a result shaped by control, recovery, and a late sense that neither side could fully break the other down over 90 minutes.
That six-minute swing defined the game. Japan, lined up in a 3-4-2-1 under Hajime Moriyasu, showed the better balance in the numbers with 7 goals scored and only 3 conceded across 3 matches. Sweden, in Graham Potter's 3-4-3, arrived with the same 7 goals for but 7 against, and the contrast in defensive security was clear in the way the contest developed.
Japan entered as the team with 5 points and a +4 goal difference, sitting 2nd behind Netherlands on 7. Sweden came in 3rd with 4 points and a goal difference of 0, so the stakes were not just about one night in Arlington but about keeping pace in a group where every point mattered. The draw left Japan still within touching distance of the top spot, while Sweden remained in the chase without taking the jump it needed. For readers in Albania, the timing and the live viewing window through SuperSport Albania and RTSH made this one of those late-night fixtures that kept the group picture in focus.
Discipline also had a say, even if it did not decide the result. Sweden took a yellow card in the 32nd minute, Japan were booked in the 77th, and Sweden collected another yellow card in the 84th. Those moments reflected the tension around midfield and in the wider channels, where both teams tried to protect their structure while still pushing for a decisive second goal. At 70,137 in attendance, the setting matched the importance of the occasion, and the rhythm of the game suggested two sides conscious that one lapse could tilt the group standings in a different direction.
Hajime Moriyasu's side had reasons to feel they had enough control to protect their position, especially with a +4 goal difference that still compares well inside World Cup Group F. The result fit the shape of a group in which Japan's defensive record remains the cleaner one, while Sweden's more open profile still asks for sharper management in the key moments.
For Albania fans, this was exactly the sort of World Cup Group F fixture that rewards staying with the standings as much as the scoreline. Japan kept 2nd place on 5 points, Sweden stayed 3rd on 4, and the gap to Netherlands remained 2 points at the top.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
World Cup Group F Round 3 reaches a sharp point in Arlington, where Japan will try to turn a steady opening into a result that narrows the gap to Sweden, and Sweden will try to protect the one-point lead they have already built at the top. With Japan on 1 point from 1 match and Sweden on 3, this will carry real weight for both sides before kickoff at AT&T Stadium on Friday 26 June, 01:00 CEST. For fans in Albania, the timing is set for a late-night watch, and the local viewing options are clear through SuperSport Albania and RTSH.
Japan arrive with 1 draw from 1 match, 2 goals for and 2 goals against, which tells its own story about balance and control without a decisive edge. Hajime Moriyasu will know that a side sitting 2nd with 1 point cannot afford to let Sweden settle into the rhythm that comes with leading the group. The numbers point to a contest in which Japan will need more than simple organisation; the 0 goal difference leaves little room for another flat opening, especially against a team that has already put 5 goals on the board.
Sweden's start has been more forceful, and Graham Potter's side come in with 1 win from 1 match, 5 goals for and only 1 against, plus a +4 goal difference that marks them out as the early front-runners. They are first on 3 points, 2 ahead of Japan, so every phase of this fixture will sit inside that small but meaningful cushion. That kind of margin changes the psychology of a group game: Sweden can play with the confidence of a team that has already created separation, while Japan must chase the game’s first clear momentum swing.
The group table also gives this meeting a simple competitive edge. Sweden's 3 points place them above Japan's 1, and the 2-point gap means this is not just another match between two early contenders. It is a chance for Sweden to extend control and for Japan to compress the table again. At AT&T Stadium, where the venue and timing are already fixed, the contest will be shaped by which side handles the opening spells better, because the standings suggest that a single result can quickly alter the order at the top of World Cup Group F.
Graham Potter and Hajime Moriyasu arrive with contrasting early returns, and that contrast is what should give the match its edge. Sweden's +4 goal difference is the clearest numerical marker in the game, while Japan's 0 goal difference reflects a side still looking for separation in the final score. Both teams have already shown enough to suggest a live contest, but the table says Sweden have the stronger opening case and Japan have the sharper need. For Albania-based viewers, the appeal is simple: the group shape, the timing and the stakes all line up in the same match.
What happens at AT&T Stadium will immediately shape the pace of World Cup Group F Round 3, with Albania viewers set to see whether Sweden can widen the gap or Japan can pull the table closer again.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Japan: 52%, Sweden: 48%.
Sweden take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Lucas Bergvall from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Japan are trying to create something here.
Japan are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Japan: 51%, Sweden: 49%.
Yuto Nagatomo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Zion Suzuki as he comes out and claims the ball
Yuto Nagatomo wins an air challenge against Lucas Bergvall
Alexander Isak from Sweden sees his header hit the crossbar after the keeper parries the ball.
Yasin Ayari from Sweden swings in the corner from the left.
Yukinari Sugawara relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Sweden take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Yukinari Sugawara relieves the pressure with a clearance
Good effort by Anthony Elanga as he directs a shot on target, but Zion Suzuki saves it
Benjamin Nygren creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Shogo Taniguchi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Tsuyoshi Watanabe relieves the pressure with a clearance
Yukinari Sugawara relieves the pressure with a clearance
The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added
Ao Tanaka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Japan: 54%, Sweden: 46%.
Shogo Taniguchi from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Zion Suzuki from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Shogo Taniguchi from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yukinari Sugawara is penalised for pushing Ken Sema
The game is restarted
Gabriel Gudmundsson is leaving the field to be replaced by Benjamin Nygren in a tactical substitution.
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef is injured and is replaced by Carl Starfelt.
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
The referee signals a free kick as Koki Ogawa from Japan trips Gustaf Lagerbielke
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Japan: 54%, Sweden: 46%.
After a tactical foul, Viktor Gyoekeres sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Viktor Gyoekeres is penalised for pushing Daichi Kamada
Hiroki Ito makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Sweden take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Yukinari Sugawara from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Sweden takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Goal kick for Sweden
Oooh... that was a sitter! Koki Ogawa should have scored from that position
Koki Ogawa from Japan fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
The cross by Daichi Kamada from Japan successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Tsuyoshi Watanabe makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Viktor Gyoekeres from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Junya Ito swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Gabriel Gudmundsson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Japan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Anthony Elanga wins an air challenge against Hiroki Ito
Goal kick for Japan
A chance presents itself to Gustaf Lagerbielke from Sweden but his header goes wide
The cross by Yasin Ayari from Sweden successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Hiroki Ito from Japan trips Anthony Elanga
Ball possession: Japan: 54%, Sweden: 46%.
Sweden take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Daichi Kamada makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ao Tanaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
Yukinari Sugawara successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Ken Sema is blocked
Zion Suzuki relieves the pressure with a clearance
A chance presents itself to Victor Nilsson Lindeloef from Sweden but his header goes wide
Yasin Ayari from Sweden swings in the corner from the left.
Tsuyoshi Watanabe successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Daniel Svensson is blocked
Shogo Taniguchi from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Shogo Taniguchi commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
The ref blows his whistle. Shogo Taniguchi charged Viktor Gyoekeres from behind and it's a free-kick
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
The referee signals a free kick as Yukinari Sugawara from Japan trips Gabriel Gudmundsson
Japan are in control of the ball.
Sweden take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Japan: 54%, Sweden: 46%.
Keito Nakamura is leaving the field to be replaced by Yuto Nagatomo in a tactical substitution.
Ayumu Seko is leaving the field to be replaced by Tsuyoshi Watanabe in a tactical substitution.
Elliot Stroud is leaving the field to be replaced by Ken Sema in a tactical substitution.
Alexander Bernhardsson is leaving the field to be replaced by Daniel Svensson in a tactical substitution.
Obstruction as Alexander Bernhardsson cuts off the run of Daichi Kamada. A free-kick is awarded.
Alexander Bernhardsson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Japan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Sweden take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Gustaf Lagerbielke makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Elliot Stroud from Sweden trips Junya Ito
Japan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Gustaf Lagerbielke relieves the pressure with a clearance
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Japan: 53%, Sweden: 47%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Anthony Elanga from Sweden is ruled offside
Daizen Maeda hand-balls
Daizen Maeda controls the ball with his hand
Ayase Ueda is leaving the field to be replaced by Koki Ogawa in a tactical substitution.
Ritsu Doan is leaving the field to be replaced by Junya Ito in a tactical substitution.
The referee signals a free kick as Viktor Gyoekeres from Sweden trips Ao Tanaka
Ao Tanaka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
A player from Sweden takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Daizen Maeda relieves the pressure with a clearance
Elliot Stroud from Sweden takes a short corner kick from the right.
Ball possession: Japan: 54%, Sweden: 46%.
Yukinari Sugawara could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Alexander Isak shoots from outside the box, but Zion Suzuki has it under control
Alexander Isak tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Zion Suzuki
Alexander Isak makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Daizen Maeda from Japan trips Alexander Bernhardsson
Japan are in control of the ball.
Today's attendance is 70137
Daichi Kamada is penalised for pushing Anthony Elanga
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef made the key pass for the goal!
Viktor Gyoekeres provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Anthony Elanga from Sweden beats the keeper from outside the box with the left foot!
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Yukinari Sugawara from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Daichi Kamada from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Japan: 58%, Sweden: 42%.
Hiroki Ito from Japan goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Viktor Gyoekeres
Yukinari Sugawara relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sweden take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ao Tanaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
Yukinari Sugawara from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Sweden takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Yukinari Sugawara from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yukinari Sugawara relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sweden are in control of the ball.
Ayase Ueda made the key pass for the goal!
Daizen Maeda managed to score from an easy position.
Ritsu Doan provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Daizen Maeda scores with the right foot!
Ritsu Doan creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Japan are trying to create something here.
Sweden take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Japan: 58%, Sweden: 42%.
Jacob Widell Zetterstroem from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Japan are in control of the ball.
Alexander Bernhardsson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Daizen Maeda makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef relieves the pressure with a clearance
Daizen Maeda makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Daichi Kamada from Japan is ruled offside
Elliot Stroud relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Daichi Kamada from Japan successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Gabriel Gudmundsson successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Ayase Ueda is blocked
Japan start a counter attack
Ayumu Seko makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Japan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Japan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ayumu Seko wins an air challenge against Alexander Isak
Daizen Maeda from Japan is ruled offside
The referee signals a free kick as Elliot Stroud from Sweden trips Ritsu Doan
Goal kick for Japan
A chance presents itself to Gustaf Lagerbielke from Sweden but his header goes wide
Elliot Stroud from Sweden swings in the corner from the right.
Ball possession: Japan: 57%, Sweden: 43%.
Hiroki Ito from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Hiroki Ito from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yasin Ayari from Sweden takes a short corner kick from the left.
Ayumu Seko relieves the pressure with a clearance
Viktor Gyoekeres wins an air challenge against Yukinari Sugawara
Goal kick for Sweden
Ao Tanaka fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Japan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Sweden take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Yukinari Sugawara relieves the pressure with a clearance
Japan are in control of the ball.
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef relieves the pressure with a clearance
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Japan: 57%, Sweden: 43%.
Zion Suzuki from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Hiroki Ito wins an air challenge against Viktor Gyoekeres
Sweden are in control of the ball.
Zion Suzuki from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yasin Ayari swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Hiroki Ito successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Viktor Gyoekeres is blocked
Ao Tanaka wins an air challenge against Yasin Ayari
Yasin Ayari wins an air challenge against Ao Tanaka
Ao Tanaka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Japan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Yukinari Sugawara from Japan trips Lucas Bergvall
Alexander Isak from Sweden is ruled offside
The referee signals a free kick as Ritsu Doan from Japan trips Gabriel Gudmundsson
Alexander Bernhardsson from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ritsu Doan swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
Good effort by Keito Nakamura as he directs a shot on target, but Jacob Widell Zetterstroem saves it
Gustaf Lagerbielke from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Japan: 55%, Sweden: 45%.
Japan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Gabriel Gudmundsson relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Keito Nakamura from Japan successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Bergvall from Sweden trips Ritsu Doan
Sweden are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Alexander Bernhardsson from Sweden trips Daichi Kamada
The referee signals a free kick as Ao Tanaka from Japan trips Anthony Elanga
Gustaf Lagerbielke makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Hiroki Ito relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ritsu Doan is penalised for pushing Gabriel Gudmundsson
Yukinari Sugawara shoots from outside the box, but Jacob Widell Zetterstroem has it under control
Yukinari Sugawara tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Jacob Widell Zetterstroem
Ball possession: Japan: 54%, Sweden: 46%.
Daizen Maeda makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ko Itakura is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Shogo Taniguchi.
The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Bergvall from Sweden trips Ao Tanaka
Ao Tanaka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Ayase Ueda from Japan trips Lucas Bergvall
Japan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Isak Hien is injured and is replaced by Lucas Bergvall.
The game is restarted
Isak Hien is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Isak Hien is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
The referee signals a free kick as Ao Tanaka from Japan trips Yasin Ayari
Ball possession: Japan: 52%, Sweden: 48%.
Gustaf Lagerbielke from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Japan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Japan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Japan are in control of the ball.
After a tactical foul, Isak Hien sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Isak Hien from Sweden goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ayase Ueda
Japan start a counter attack
Ao Tanaka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Sweden take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Safe hands from Jacob Widell Zetterstroem as he comes out and claims the ball
Ball possession: Japan: 51%, Sweden: 49%.
Ao Tanaka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Dangerous challenge by Elliot Stroud from Sweden. Yukinari Sugawara on the receiving end of that.
Isak Hien wins an air challenge against Ayase Ueda
Goal kick for Japan
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Ayase Ueda is penalised for pushing Isak Hien
Sweden take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Japan: 55%, Sweden: 45%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Viktor Gyoekeres wins an air challenge against Ayumu Seko
Sweden are in control of the ball.
Sweden are in control of the ball.
Ko Itakura relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Sweden
A chance presents itself to Daizen Maeda from Japan but his header goes wide
The cross by Hiroki Ito from Japan successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Goal kick for Japan
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Alexander Bernhardsson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Safe hands from Jacob Widell Zetterstroem as he comes out and claims the ball
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Japan: 56%, Sweden: 44%.
Ayumu Seko makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Sweden take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Elliot Stroud relieves the pressure with a clearance
Isak Hien wins an air challenge against Ayase Ueda
Japan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Japan
Ao Tanaka is penalised for pushing Yasin Ayari
Jacob Widell Zetterstroem from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Japan are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Hiroki Ito from Japan trips Anthony Elanga
Gustaf Lagerbielke from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Gabriel Gudmundsson successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Ritsu Doan is blocked
Goal kick for Japan
Ball possession: Japan: 50%, Sweden: 50%.
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Sweden take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ao Tanaka from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Sweden takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Goal kick for Sweden
Japan are trying to create something here.
Ayumu Seko relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ko Itakura relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Jacob Widell Zetterstroem as he comes out and claims the ball
Ritsu Doan relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Japan: 54%, Sweden: 46%.
Ao Tanaka is penalised for pushing Anthony Elanga
Sweden start a counter attack
Yasin Ayari makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Isak Hien from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Gabriel Gudmundsson from Sweden goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ayase Ueda
Japan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Yukinari Sugawara relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ao Tanaka from Japan is ruled offside
Isak Hien from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Japan are in control of the ball.
Good effort by Alexander Bernhardsson as he directs a shot on target, but Zion Suzuki saves it
Gabriel Gudmundsson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Japan start a counter attack
Daizen Maeda relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Japan: 7%, Sweden: 93%.
Sweden are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Ritsu Doan from Japan trips Yasin Ayari
Isak Hien from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Japan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Sweden take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Isak Hien makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Daizen Maeda from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Gabriel Gudmundsson swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ritsu Doan from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Zion Suzuki from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yasin Ayari swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ao Tanaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
It's a nice warm day for playing football.
Sweden kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to AT&T Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to AT&T Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to AT&T Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to AT&T Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to AT&T Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from AT&T Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Albania have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Albania broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Albania is at 01:00 CEST on Friday 26 June 2026.
Local broadcast partners for Albania have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Albania broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for Japan or Sweden.
Japan and Sweden have not recorded a competitive head-to-head result in the last 8 meetings listed here: Japan 0 wins, 0 draws, Sweden 0 wins.
This is World Cup Group F Round 3 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
70,137
Minute
90+4'
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