H group leaders remain the same. Japanese and Senegalese footballers played peacefully 2:2 and shared a point. Both the Japanese and Senegalese teams won their first matches and now, having four points each, remain at the top of Group H. Senegal started the match slightly better and already in the 11th minute surged ahead when Sadio Mane scored a goal. However, the Senegalese didn't have to do much, just be in the right place. Eiji Kawashima thwarted Youssouf Sabaly's shot with his fists, but the ball bounced straight to S. Mane's feet and he immediately found the net. However, Senegal failed to maintain the lead until the break. In the 34th minute, the score became equal 1:1. The Japanese team leveled the score with a precise shot by Takashi Inui, leaving no hope for the Senegalese goalkeeper. After the break, Japan began creating one dangerous opportunity after another towards Senegal's goal. In the 64th minute, T. Inui hit the crossbar with a great shot. The Senegalese team took advantage of Japan's missed opportunities and quickly turned the result back in their favor. In the 71st minute, Moussa Wague capped a great Y. Sabaly pass, with M'Baye Niang contributing as well. After W. Wague's goal, Senegal led 2:1. However, this result did not last long, and the Japanese once again managed to equalize the match. In the 78th minute, amidst chaos in the Senegalese penalty area, Keisuke Honda took advantage and sent the ball into the empty net to level the score. Japan 2:2 Senegal 11' [0-1] S. Mane 34' [1-1] T. Inui 71' [1-2] M. Wague 78' [2-2] K. Honda
