Japan Draws 1-1 with Sweden in World Cup Group F; Maeda Scores 10th Goal in 9 Games
On June 26, Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden in the 2026 World Cup Group F third round. Daizen Maeda scored Japan's goal (his 10th in 9 club and country appearances), leading to a 33-second, 9-pass build-up. The match featured strong defensive stats from Maeda and other Japanese players like Tanaka Aoi and Daichi Kamada, with both sides sharing points.
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Kamada Daichi vs Brazil Stats: 1 Key Pass, 100% Pass Accuracy, 0 Duels Won
On June 30, during the World Cup knockout stage, Japan defeated Brazil 1-0. The article provides detailed match statistics for Japanese player Daichi Kamada, sourced from Sofascore. Kamada had 1 shot (0 on target), 0 successful dribbles, 2 possessions lost, and was not dribbled past. He had 37 touches, completed all 33 passes (100% passing accuracy), made 1 key pass, but lost both duels (0 successful), made 0 tackles, and had 1 clearance. The report notes that Kamada was ineffective in physical duels but perfect in passing. The article is based on data from sports statistics platform Sofascore and published by Hupu Football.
虎扑 - 足球Japan Draws 1-1 with Sweden on Daizen Maeda Goal; 9 Consecutive Passes Precede Score
In a World Cup group stage match on June 26, Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden. Forward Daizen Maeda scored Japan's goal. According to Opta statistics, Maeda's goal was preceded by a team sequence of nine consecutive completed passes within a span of 33 seconds, highlighting Japan's one-touch passing ability. The match report was sourced from Hupu Football News and originally posted on X.
虎扑 - 足球Daichi Kamada's Match Stats Against Sweden in Japan's World Cup Draw
In the third round of Group F of the World Cup group stage, Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden. Daichi Kamada played the full 90 minutes without scoring or assisting. He created one big chance, made two key passes, and completed two accurate crosses. Kamada had 88 touches, a pass accuracy of 86% (66/77), and recorded 11 ball recoveries. He won four of six ground duels but lost both aerial duels. He was fouled three times, committed one foul, and lost possession 13 times. Despite not taking any shots, his defensive contributions were notable.
虎扑 - 足球Tanaka Aoi's Match Stats in Japan vs Sweden World Cup Group Stage
In the third round of Group F of the World Cup group stage, Japan faced Sweden. Tanaka Aoi played the full 90 minutes, recording 0 goals and 0 assists with an expected goals (xG) of 0.05 and expected assists (xA) of 0.02. He had 1 key pass, completed 68 of 76 accurate passes (89%), and made 3 successful dribbles. Defensively, he achieved 8 ball recoveries, won 9 out of 15 duels (8 of 13 ground duels and 1 of 2 aerial duels), and made 3 tackles (1 successful) with 1 interception and 1 clearance. He committed 4 fouls, suffered 2 fouls, lost possession 9 times, and was dribbled past once. The data is sourced from Sofascore and published by Hupu Soccer.
虎扑 - 足球Maeda Daizen's Match Stats: 1 Goal, 4 Clearances, 2 Tackles in Japan vs Sweden World Cup Draw
In the third round of Group F of the World Cup group stage, Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden on June 26. Forward Daizen Maeda played 97 minutes and scored one goal, with an expected goals (xG) of 0.72. He had 2 shots, 1 on target, and registered 4 clearances, 2 tackles won, and won 5 out of 9 duels. His passing was perfect with 11/11 accurate passes (100%), and he contributed 3 ball recoveries. The statistical summary, sourced from Sofascore, highlights Maeda's defensive contributions alongside his offensive output.
虎扑 - 足球Daizen Maeda Scores 10 Goals in Last 9 Appearances for Club and Country
In the 2026 World Cup Group F match between Japan and Sweden, Daizen Maeda started for Japan and scored the opening goal in the 56th minute. Statistics show that in his last nine appearances across club and international football, the forward has netted 10 goals. Maeda was particularly prolific for Celtic at the end of the season, helping the Scottish club secure both the league championship and cup titles, establishing himself as a key figure in their title-winning campaign. The report originates from Hupu Football News, citing a source on X.
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