Japan is aiming to secure a place in the Round of 32 as they prepare to take on Sweden Thursday, June 25 in their final Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with only a draw needed to guarantee a spot in the knockout stage.

Japan and Sweden are facing off at AT&T Stadium in Texas as both look to clinch a spot in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. Japan are on four points in Group F, while Sweden are on three. Both teams are likely to go through to the round of 32 regardless of the result today,

One of the most attractive matches in the 2026 World Cup knockout stages is Brazil vs. Japan in Houston Stadium. Brazil won Group C with seven points after one draw and two wins over the last three games.

Japan and Sweden wrapped up the World Cup group stage with a 1-1 draw that saw both teams score a lovely goal.

Brazil take on dark horses Japan in the World Cup round of 32 at NRG Stadium in Houston today. Brazil topped their group to reach the knockout stage, while Japan finished as runners-up in Group F. The winners of today’s game will face either Ivory Coast or Norway in New York for a place in the quarter-finals.

The heartbreak was all too familiar for Japan at the World Cup. The country’s national team hung in until the very end but was eliminated from the tournament — the third straight time Japan

Japan's streak of losses in World Cup knockout round is at five after Brazil rallies for 2-1 win in final minutes in Houston.

Japan crushed Tunisia in the 1,000th World Cup game ever played and are looking like a legitimate contender this summer.