Japan and Sweden set line-ups for World Cup group clash

Japan and Sweden have confirmed their starting teams for today's World Cup 2026 Group F match in Dallas.

The fixture kicks off at 00:00 BST and is broadcast live on BBC Two.

Japan field Suzuki in goal behind Sugawara, Itakura, Seko and Ito. Tanaka, Doan, Maeda, Nakamura, Kamada and Ueda complete the side.

Sweden name Widell Zetterstrom in goal with Lagerbielke, Lindelof, Hien and Gudmundsson in defence. Bernhardsson, Stroud, Ayari, Isak, Elanga and Gyokeres start in attack.

Both sides have one win from their opening group games. Japan need a point to guarantee automatic qualification while Sweden must win to reach the last 16 automatically.

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The day after Sweden’s heaviest World Cup defeat in 76 years, the national team gathers outside Dallas. Players voice disappointment but stress that everything remains in their own hands ahead of the match against Japan.

The Netherlands and Japan will begin their World Cup 2026 campaigns on Sunday evening in Dallas. Both teams enter Group F with high expectations and several injury concerns.

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Junya Ito scored a late winner as Japan defeated Scotland 1-0 in an international friendly at Hampden Park on Saturday. The visitors dominated possession and extended their strong form, while Scotland showed promise but fell short. The match served as preparation for Scotland's first World Cup appearance since 1998.

Japan secured a 4-0 win over Tunisia, moving closer to the knockout stage. The team became the first Asian side to score four goals in a single World Cup match.

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