World Cup | 2026-06-25 23:00
AT&T Stadium, Dallas
📊 Match Insights
In a bid for a top-two finish in Group F of the 2026 World Cup, Japan and Sweden will face off at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday morning, each having secured one victory so far.
Japan recently capitalized on Tunisia's struggles, securing their first win of the tournament against the crisis-stricken side. Meanwhile, Sweden's chances of topping the group were significantly diminished following a loss to the Netherlands.
In their second match, Japan achieved a historic win, becoming the first Asian team to score four goals in a single World Cup game, easily overcoming a disorganized Tunisian team.
Ayase Ueda shone in the match, scoring twice and providing an assist, making Herve Renard's return to international management quite challenging. Additionally, Daichi Kamada scored Japan's fastest-ever World Cup goal in the fourth minute and has netted twice in this tournament, a notable improvement from his single goal in 46 appearances for Crystal Palace last season.
As they approach the final group-stage matches, Hajime Moriyasu's squad is one of the most in-form teams, boasting a nine-game unbeaten streak that includes victories over heavyweights Brazil and England, as noted in our World Cup betting guide.
Currently, Japan sits in second place in Group F with four points. To finish at the top of the group, they need to outperform the Netherlands in their match on Friday, while a draw would be sufficient to secure a top-two finish for the AFC representatives.
📈 League Table (Position)
| # | Team | Pts | P | W-D-L | GD | FORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Netherlands
|
4 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 4 | W D |
| 2 |
Japan
|
4 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 4 | W D |
| 3 |
Sweden
|
3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | 0 | L W |
| 4 |
Tunisia
|
0 | 2 | 0-0-2 | -8 | L L |
Chance for playoffs
📉 Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Japan
W
D
W
W
W
Sweden
L
W
D
L
W
🏥 Injuries & absences
Japan
S. Machino
- Illness
Sweden
No reported injuries.
