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Japan prepares to face Sweden in final group match in Dallas

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Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Japan prepares to face Sweden in final group match in Dallas

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Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu emphasized his team's focus on winning against Sweden in their final Group F match on Thursday in Dallas. A better result than the Netherlands' game against Tunisia will secure Japan's top position in the group. Japan is currently second with four points and aims to avoid Brazil in the knockout stage. Despite a strong 4-0 victory over Tunisia last match, Moriyasu acknowledged the challenge posed by Sweden's accomplished attackers like Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres. Japan secured a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their opening match.

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•Japan aims to top Group F with a win against Sweden.
•A draw would still allow Japan to qualify for the knockout stage.
•Japan currently sits second on goal difference behind the Netherlands.
•Moriyasu warns of Sweden's attacking threats despite their recent defeat.
•The match takes place in Dallas, where Japan has experience.

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2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Moriyasu vows Japan will play to win and top group against Sweden

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Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu said Wednesday his side were focused solely on beating "a very strong" Sweden in their final group match and hoping that would be enough to finish top of Group F. If Japan achieve a better result against the Swedes in Dallas on Thursday than the Netherlands do against already-eliminated Tunisia, they will advance in first place from the group and avoid Brazil in the last 32.Japan and the Netherlands drew 2-2 in the opening group game.
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Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 2:20 AM
Moriyasu vows Japan will play to win and top group against Sweden
Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu said Wednesday his side were focused solely on beating "a very strong" Sweden in their final group match and hoping that would be enough to finish top of Group F. If Japan achieve a better result against the Swedes in Dallas on Thursday than the Netherlands do against already-eliminated Tunisia, they will advance in first place from the group and avoid Brazil in the last 32.Japan and the Netherlands drew 2-2 in the opening group game.

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