The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Jepang at 1.01 — an implied 92% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Kanada: opened 15.00, closed 14.00 (7%)
• Jepang: closed 1.01 (92%)
• Draw: opened 50.00, closed 60.00 (2%)

Half-time: Jepang 31 - 7 Kanada.

Kanada — recent form

• 2026-07-05Kanada 42-42 Spanyol

Jepang — recent form

• 2026-08-15Australia 42-17 Jepang
• 2026-07-07Skotlandia 43-32 Jepang
• 2026-07-04Jepang 27-10 Italia
• 2026-07-02Italia 41-18 Jepang