Match report
Japan and USA shared the points in a 1–1 draw at Japan Stadium in World Cup 2026. Morita opened the scoring in the 17th minute. Japan have 3 wins in their last 5, while USA have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
⚽Moritaassist Morita
17'
28'
⚽Musahassist Musah
Kubo
45'
2H
62'
Robinson
⇄Marsh↓ Mitoma
73'
73'
⇄Hansen↓ Pulisic
Suzuki
79'
⇄Müller↓ Ueda
82'
82'
⇄Ferrari↓ Pepi
Momentum
JP
⚽⚽
US
Match info
TournamentWorld Cup 2026 · International · Group stage
Kick-offApr 9, 2024 · 20:00
VenueJapan Stadium · Neutral venue
Attendance57,985 / 69,030 (84%)
RefereeC. Turpin (Fra)
FIFA ranking
#12·
#1
#12·#1Where to watch
BBCITV
Statistics
51Ball possession %49
1.2Expected goals (xG)1.4
14Total shots9
6Shots on target3
6Shots off target4
3Blocked shots2
7Corner kicks4
3Offsides2
11Fouls12
2Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
2Goalkeeper saves5
525Passes483
78Pass accuracy %78
15Tackles17
Player of the match
Kubo7.9Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:2 | +6 | 9 | |
| 2 |  Argentina | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:2 | +6 | 7 | |
| 3 |  England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | +4 | 7 | |
| 4 |  Brazil | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:2 | +5 | 6 | |
| 5 |  Spain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | +3 | 6 | |
| 6 |  Germany | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:3 | +3 | 4 | |
| 7 |  Netherlands | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | +1 | 4 | |
| 8 |  Portugal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:4 | +1 | 3 | |
| 9 |  Italy | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:4 | 0 | 3 | |
| 10 |  Croatia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:5 | -1 | 1 | |
| 11 |  Poland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | -2 | 1 | |
| 12 |  Morocco | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | -4 | 1 | |
| 13 | USA | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:7 | -6 | 1 | |
| 14 |  Belgium | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:5 | -2 | 0 | |
| 15 |  Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | -4 | 0 | |
| 16 | Japan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | -5 | 0 |
European qualification Relegation
World Cup
2025USA2-1JapanUEFA Nations League
2023USA0-2JapanInternational Friendly
2022Japan3-2USAUEFA Nations League
2021USA1-0Japan