In a Group F showdown, Japan and Sweden shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Takuma Asano netted a stunning equalizer in the 67th minute, cancelling out Sweden's 32nd-minute opener from striker Viktor Claesson. The result maintains Japan's hopes of advancing to the knockout stages and sets up an intriguing battle for qualifying spots with fellow Group F teams Argentina and Costa Rica.