Japan faces Sweden in World Cup group match tonight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 5:45 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Japan and Sweden compete tonight at Dallas Stadium for a chance to advance in the World Cup. Japan leads Group F with four points, while Sweden seeks redemption following a heavy defeat to the Netherlands. A draw will secure Japan's progress to the knockout stage, as they look to maintain their strong group stage form. Sweden, needing a win, may make changes to strengthen their defense and morale after their recent loss.
- •Kick-off is set for 00:00 BST at Dallas Stadium.
- •Takefusa Kubo is doubtful for Japan due to a knee injury.
- •Sweden needs a victory after a 5-1 loss to the Netherlands.
- •Japan recently scored four goals in a single World Cup match.
- •Both teams have key players to watch: Ueda for Japan and Gyökeres for Sweden.
- 5:45 AMYahoo Sports — Japan vs Sweden – Match preview and team news
- 5:45 AMYahoo Sports — Sweden XI vs Japan – Predicted lineup and team news
- 5:45 AMYahoo Sports — Japan vs Sweden – Predicted lineup and team news
"Japan and Sweden meet at Dallas Stadium tonight, fighting for a place in the World Cup knockout rounds.The Samurai Blue sit in pole position in Group F after collecting four points from their opening ...
"Sweden face Japan at Dallas Stadium tonight, knowing a victory guarantees a place in the World Cup knockout rounds.The Scandinavians must bounce back from a heavy defeat against the Netherlands to sec...
"Japan face Sweden at Dallas Stadium tonight, knowing a draw will guarantee progress to the World Cup knockout rounds. Hajime Moriyasu watched his side deliver a historic attacking masterclass to easil...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 5:45 AMJapan vs Sweden – Match preview and team news
Japan and Sweden meet at Dallas Stadium tonight, fighting for a place in the World Cup knockout rounds.The Samurai Blue sit in pole position in Group F after collecting four points from their opening ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 5:45 AMSweden XI vs Japan – Predicted lineup and team news
Sweden face Japan at Dallas Stadium tonight, knowing a victory guarantees a place in the World Cup knockout rounds.The Scandinavians must bounce back from a heavy defeat against the Netherlands to sec...
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 5:45 AMJapan vs Sweden – Predicted lineup and team news
Japan face Sweden at Dallas Stadium tonight, knowing a draw will guarantee progress to the World Cup knockout rounds. Hajime Moriyasu watched his side deliver a historic attacking masterclass to easil...
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