In a Group E match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2026, Japan and Sweden played to a 0-0 draw, a result that confirmed both teams' advancement to the round of 16. The match, held at a venue in the United States, saw both sides create chances but fail to break the deadlock.
Japan, known as the Samurai Blue, secured second place in the group with the draw, while Sweden finished top. The result was enough for both teams to progress, eliminating other group contenders.
The round of 16 matches are scheduled to begin later in the tournament, with Japan and Sweden awaiting their opponents from other groups.
