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Japan faces Sweden for qualification in Group F at World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 9:45 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Japan faces Sweden for qualification in Group F at World Cup

Summary

Japan and Sweden are set to compete in a crucial match for automatic qualification from Group F at the 2026 World Cup. Both teams have had contrasting results in their earlier games. Sweden started strong with a 5-1 victory over Tunisia but suffered a 5-1 defeat against the Netherlands. Meanwhile, Japan secured four points with a convincing win against Tunisia. The starting lineups feature notable Bundesliga players, including Hiroki Ito from FC Bayern for Japan and Alexander Bernhardsson for Sweden. The match is currently ongoing.

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•Japan and Sweden compete for a top-two spot in Group F.
•Sweden won 5-1 against Tunisia and lost 5-1 to the Netherlands.
•Japan secured four points with a win against Tunisia.
•Notable Bundesliga players included in both teams' lineups.
•Match is currently in progress.

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1:05 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Japan and Sweden share spoils to advance from Group F
9:45 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Japan and Sweden clash for top-two spot in Group F

What they're saying

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Having played out a 1-1 draw in Dallas this evening, both Japan and Sweden have secured their passage to the Round of 32. The former side, who clinched second place in Group F, will take on Brazil whi...
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Japan and Sweden will lock horns with hopes of automatic qualification from Group F at the 2026 World Cup. The Scandinavians had contrasting fortunes in their opening games as their impressive 5-1 vic...
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