Match report
Japan and USA shared the points in a 1–1 draw at Japan Stadium in World Cup 2026. Kubo opened the scoring in the 72nd minute. Japan have 3 wins in their last 5, while USA have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
2H
Suzuki
70'
⚽Kuboassist Mitoma
72'
⇄Vidić↓ Mitoma
72'
72'
⇄Walsh↓ Pulisic
⇄Kovač↓ Ueda
81'
81'
⇄Haas↓ Pepi
83'
⚽Weahassist Pulisic
Momentum
JP
⚽⚽
US
Match info
TournamentWorld Cup 2026 · International · Group stage
Kick-offMay 10, 2024 · 19:00
VenueJapan Stadium · Neutral venue
Attendance60,056 / 69,030 (87%)
RefereeF. Brych (Ger)
FIFA ranking
#13·
#2
#13·#2Where to watch
BBCITV
Statistics
52Ball possession %48
1.3Expected goals (xG)1
13Total shots9
5Shots on target4
6Shots off target3
2Blocked shots3
6Corner kicks5
2Offsides3
11Fouls11
3Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
3Goalkeeper saves4
540Passes492
79Pass accuracy %78
14Tackles18
Player of the match
Richards7.8Standings
| # | 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
2025Japan2-1USAUEFA Nations League
2023Japan0-2USAInternational Friendly
2022USA3-2JapanUEFA Nations League
2021Japan1-0USA