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Japan vs Sweden lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- H. Moriyasu
- G. Potter
Japan vs Sweden - Live Updates
First Half Timeline
- 1' - Kick-off: The Group F encounter is underway from AT&T Stadium / Dallas Stadium. Sweden currently sit in 3rd spot in the group and the onus is on them to get something from this. But what can we expect from the Scandinavians, who beat Tunisia 5-1 in their opener, then lost by the same scoreline against the Netherlands.
- 2' - Swedes on the offensive: Two corners for the Scandinavians inside the first couple of minutes, but nothing comes of them, despite their substantial height advantage in the box.
- 7' - Dutch grab the initiative: Goalless in Dallas, but in the other Group F encounter taking place in Kansas City, the Netherlands are 2-0 up already, the first an own goal and the second from Brian Brobbey. It means the Dutch will go through as group winners if everything stays the same.
- 16' - Who plays who in the next round? : Second place in Group F is 'rewarded' with a match-up against Brazil in Houston on Monday (June 29). The Group F winner (currently the Netherlands) will play Morocco on the same day in Mexico (Guadalupe).
- 32' - YELLOW: Ueda is away down the left hand side, but his progress is stopped by Hien and the Swedish defender is the first player in the ref's book.
- 40' - First half subs: Not a great few minutes for Isak Hien. He now comes off injured and is replaced by Tottenham Hotspur's Lucas Bergvall. For Japan, Shogo Taniguchi comes on for the captain, Ko Itakura. No sign of an injury there though.
- 45' + 5' - Half-Time: And the ref blows for the break. Both sides won't be too displeased with a draw, so it's hardly surprising we go in goalless. However, fingers-crossed the action picks up second half. Stay tuned to find out.
Second Half Timeline
- 46' - Kick-off: We're underway again at AT&T Stadium / Dallas Stadium.
- 48' - Japan chance goes over: Tanaka finds some space just outside the area, but his well struck effort clears the cross bar. Back down the other end, Sweden fail to capitalise on another couple of quickfire corners.
- 54' - Over in Kansas City: Hazem Mastouri pulls one back for Tunisia and they now trail the Netherlands 2-1.
- 56' - GOAL! Japan 1-0 Sweden (Daizen Maeda): We have life-off in Dallas. Some neat passing from the Japanese and Maeda runs through and nets with a neat finish.
- 62' - GOAL! Japan 1-1 Sweden (Anthony Elanga): The Swedes aren't deflated for too long as Elanga unleashes a stunning shot from the left, which beats Suzuki, to level the scores.
- 65' - Dutch increase their lead: Defender Jan Paul van Hecke heads home and the Netherlands regain their 2-goal advantage in Kansas City.
- 77' - Busy on the touchline: Sema on for Stroud and Svensson on for Bernhardsson for Sweden. Japan make two changes too, with Watanabe replacing Seko and Nagatomo coming on for Nakamura.
- 84' - Third yellow of the game: Gyokeres gets shown a card after an over zealous tackle in midfield. Lindelöf can't continue and Starfelt is his replacement. While the 4th official has got the board out, the Swedes also bring on Nygren for Gudmundsson.
- 90'+7' - Full-Time: Japan and Sweden share the spoils and with Netherlands beating Tunisia 3-1, it means the Dutch top Group F, with Japan in second spot and Sweden in third and it looks like they will be one of the eight 3rd-placed teams who will progress.
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Group F Standings
READ MORE: Watch Tunisia vs Netherlands
Where is Japan vs Sweden being played?
The Japan vs. Sweden match is being played at Dallas Stadium (the tournament's official FIFA designation for AT&T Stadium) located in Arlington, Texas.Japan vs Sweden Live Streams
Japan vs Sweden is available to watch live in the United States on FS1 in English, with Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo and UNIVERSO. All of these channels are available on Fubo who offer new customers a free five day trial of their service.
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Japan vs Sweden Match Preview
Japan and Sweden meet in a decisive Group F showdown at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Thursday, June 25, with a place in the Round of 32 on the line for both sides.
Hajime Moriyasu's Japan arrive as the group's form team. After drawing 2-2 with the Netherlands on matchday one, the Samurai Blue produced a commanding 4-0 win over Tunisia, with Ayase Ueda scoring twice to put Japan firmly in control of their own destiny.
Sweden's tournament has taken a sharply different turn. Graham Potter's side opened with a 5-1 victory over Tunisia, but that momentum evaporated in Houston, where the Netherlands returned the exact same scoreline to leave the Swedes needing a result in their final group game.
Sweden became the first team in World Cup history to score five goals and win their opener, then concede five goals and lose their second match. Potter must now ask his squad to reset quickly and find the defensive discipline that deserted them against Ronald Koeman's side.
Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres give Sweden genuine attacking threat, and a squad packed with Premier League talent will not lack for motivation. But Japan's compact shape and clinical counter-attacking have made them a difficult side to break down at this tournament.
Takefusa Kubo remains unavailable through injury, which removes Japan's most creative individual from the equation. His absence has not derailed Moriyasu's side so far, but Sweden will be aware of the spaces his replacement leaves.
Team News
Confirmed starting line-ups
Japan starting XI (3-4-3)
Goalkeeper: Zion Suzuki
Defenders: Ayumu Seko, Kō Itakura (captain), Hiroki Ito
Midfielders: Yukinari Sugawara, Ao Tanaka, Daichi Kamada, Keito Nakamura
Forwards: Daizen Maeda, Ritsu Dōan, Ayase Ueda
Sweden Confirmed XI (3-4-1-2)
Goalkeeper: Jacob Widell Zetterström
Defenders: Gustaf Lagerbielke, Victor Lindelöf (captain), Isak Hien
Midfielders: Alexander Bernhardsson, Elliot Stroud, Yasin Ayari, Gabriel Gudmundsson
Attacking Midfielders: Anthony Elanga
Forwards: Viktor Gyökeres, Alexander Isak
Confirmed kits
Both teams are confirmed to be wearing their home kits.
Japan
The Samurai Blue are wearing their traditional navy blue kit designed by Adidas.
Sweden
Sweden are taking to the pitch in their classic yellow kit, which is also supplied by Adidas and features subtle '70s-inspired circular patterns.
Form
Japan have won four and drawn one of their last five matches, scoring nine goals and conceding four across that run. Their most recent result was a 4-0 win over Tunisia on June 21, with Ueda netting twice. Before that, they drew 2-2 with the Netherlands on June 14 in a match they twice came from behind to level. Japan also won 1-0 against Iceland in a May friendly and recorded back-to-back 1-0 victories over England and Scotland in March.
Sweden's last five fixtures produced two wins, one draw, and two defeats, with 12 goals scored and 11 conceded. Their most recent outing ended in a 5-1 loss to the Netherlands on June 20. Prior to that, they beat Tunisia 5-1 on June 15. A 2-2 draw with Greece and a 3-1 defeat to Norway in June friendlies, along with a 3-2 World Cup qualifying win over Poland in March, round out the five-game run.
Head-to-Head Record
Japan and Sweden have met just once in recorded history, drawing 1-1 in a friendly on May 25, 2002, with Japan as the designated home side. That single result offers little basis for drawing any broader pattern between the two nations.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Japan vs Sweden today
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How to watch on the Big Screen
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- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch Japan vs Sweden with Spanish commentary?
Yes, you can. There are several different ways to watch this, as well as every other, FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer game with Spanish commentary.
The entire tournament will be broadcast live on Telemundo, with a handful of matches on Universo.
As well as being available through a digital OTA antenna, Telemundo is available on a variety of different streaming services including Fubo and DirecTV Stream. Both these platforms offer new customers a free five day trial of their service.
ALL matches of the World Cup will also be available with Spanish commentary on Peacock. Start a Peacock subscription from $7.99 per month or check out GOAL's guide to how to live stream Telemundo.
What is the cheapest way to watch FIFA World Cup soccer?
There are several different ways to watch the FIFA World Cup on a budget. The very cheapest method for watching the remaining games of the tournament is with a $7.99 Peacock subscription. Be aware, however, that Peacock's access to the World Cup is through Telemundo's coverage in Spanish language.
If you're looking for the best deals to watch all of the action with English language commentary, you can check out GOAL's guide to the cheapest ways to watch the World Cup. Two streaming platforms mentioned within that breakdown are Fubo and DirecTV Stream, both of which offer new customers a five day free trial of their service.