Japan vs Sweden
head-to-head record
- Japan wins
- 0
- Draws
- 4
- Sweden wins
- 1
5 meetings, 1995 to 2026Goals: Japan 5, Sweden 6
Japan and Sweden have met 5 times since 1995. Sweden have won 1, Japan 0, and 4 matches ended level. They last met on 25 June 2026, when the match ended 1–1 at the World Cup.
The 5 meetings have produced 11 goals, 2.20 per game. Sweden are unbeaten in the last five meetings (1 win, 4 draws). They went 24 years without meeting, between 2002 and 2026.
Who has won more, Japan or Sweden?
All matches5 matches
Competitive4 matches
Friendlies1 match
Key numbers
- Goals
- Japan 5, Sweden 62.20 per game
- First meeting
- Sweden 2–2 JapanUmbro Cup, 10 Jun 1995
- Most recent
- Japan 1–1 SwedenWorld Cup, 25 Jun 2026
- Sweden’s biggest win
- Japan 0–1 SwedenKing's Cup, 13 Feb 1997
- Most goals in a meeting
- Sweden 2–2 JapanUmbro Cup, 10 Jun 1995
- Current run
- Sweden unbeaten in 5
- TFN Elo rating now
- Japan 1963 (13th), Sweden 1832 (32nd)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Japan1Sweden1
World Cup
Arlington, United States (neutral)
- Japan1Sweden1
Friendly
Tokyo, Japan
- Japan0Sweden1
King's Cup
Bangkok, Thailand (neutral)
- Japan1Sweden1
Lunar New Year Cup, Sweden won on penalties
So Kon Po, Hong Kong (neutral)
- Sweden2Japan2
Umbro Cup
Nottingham, England (neutral)
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Japan's home games
1 match
010
JapanDrawsSweden
At neutral venues
4 matches
031
JapanDrawsSweden
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Japan | Draws | Sweden | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 |
| Friendly | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 |
| King's Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–1 |
| Lunar New Year Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 |
| Umbro Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2–2 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 | 7 | |
| 2000s | 1 | 2 | |
| 2020s | 1 | 2 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Japan | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | None | 11997 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 22002 to 2026 | 51995 to 2026 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 25 May 2002 to 25 June 2026.
Penalty shootouts
- Japan 1–1 SwedenLunar New Year Cup, 22 Feb 1996Sweden won on penalties
Questions answered
How many times have Japan and Sweden played each other?
5 times, starting on 10 June 1995. 4 of those meetings were competitive and 1 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Japan and Sweden?
Sweden, with 1 wins to 0. 4 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Japan vs Sweden?
Sweden’s 1–0 win in the King's Cup on 13 February 1997 in Bangkok.
When did Japan and Sweden last play?
On 25 June 2026 in Arlington, when the match ended 1–1 at the World Cup.
What is the competitive record between Japan and Sweden?
In 4 competitive matches, Japan have 0 wins, Sweden have 1, and 3 ended level.
Have Japan and Sweden met in a penalty shootout?
Yes, once. Most recently in the Lunar New Year Cup on 22 February 1996, when Sweden won the shootout after a 1–1 draw.
Every Japan vs Sweden result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1–1 | Sweden | World Cup | Arlington, United States (neutral) | |
| Japan | 1–1 | Sweden | Friendly | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Japan | 0–1 | Sweden | King's Cup | Bangkok, Thailand (neutral) | |
| Japan | 1–1Sweden on pens | Sweden | Lunar New Year Cup | So Kon Po, Hong Kong (neutral) | |
| Sweden | 2–2 | Japan | Umbro Cup | Nottingham, England (neutral) |
Recent form
Japan
- Wv New ZealandKirin Cup2–1Mon 5 Oct 2026
- Dv EcuadorKirin Cup0–0Thu 1 Oct 2026
- Wv VenezuelaFriendly2–1Mon 28 Sept 2026
- Lv BrazilWorld Cup1–2Mon 29 Jun 2026
- Dv SwedenWorld Cup1–1Thu 25 Jun 2026
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.