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 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.
- •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.
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Japan and Sweden clash for top-two spot in Group F
"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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