Japan and Sweden vie for Round of 16 berth in Dallas
Japan need only a win to advance, while Sweden arrive with three points and must keep alive their final group-stage hopes.
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Japan routs Tunisia 4-0, sends rival out of Group F
Japan moved to second place with four points, while Tunisia joined Turkey and Haiti in being eliminated before the group stage ended.
Japan need a win over Tunisia to reach the round of 32
New: Tunisia fired Sabri Lamouchi after a 1-5 loss to Sweden and is now coached by Herve Renard.
Sweden rout Tunisia 5-1 in Group F opener at World Cup
The result gives Sweden an early lead in Group F and strong momentum ahead of matches against the Netherlands and Japan.
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Japan hold Netherlands 2-2 on Kamada's 89th-minute goal
Both teams open Group F with one point, while Sweden and Tunisia have yet to play their first match.
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Belanda and Jepang open Group F at the 2026 World Cup in Dallas
Japan will be without Wataru Endo because of a foot injury, while Belanda dropped Jurrien Timber and called up Lutsharel Geertruida.
Antara News, Republika +1
Sweden, Tunisia open Group F at 2026 World Cup in Monterrey
First meeting at a World Cup finals; Sweden lean on Isak and Gyokeres, while Tunisia arrive after a 0-5 loss to Belgia.
Antara News, Tribunnews