🇯🇵 Japan vs Sweden 🇸🇪
Thu Jun 25 2026 • Kickoff 15:00 CT • AT&T Stadium, Arlington, USA
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Match preview
Japan vs Sweden — what to expect
Japan meet Sweden in Group F of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Both sides arrive with FIFA ranks of #18 and #32 respectively, making this a defining group-stage night. Coach Hajime Moriyasu will set out Japan, while Jon Dahl Tomasson leads Sweden — captained by Wataru Endo and Viktor Gyökeres.
Japan face Sweden in Group F at AT&T Stadium, Arlington. Kickoff 15:00 CT local. Expect a tight tactical contest with the result likely to shape the knockout-stage seeding for Group F.
Japan vs Sweden live streaming
Streaming guide
Japan vs Sweden streams live worldwide through FIFA's authorised broadcast partners. Below is the global TV and OTT lineup. For a deeper breakdown by country, see our where-to-watch hub or the live streaming directory.
Japan vs Sweden TV channels (global)
| Country / Region | Official broadcasters |
|---|---|
| United States | FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock |
| United Kingdom | BBC One / BBC iPlayer, ITV1 / ITVX |
| Canada | TSN, CTV, RDS (FR) |
| Mexico | Televisa, TUDN, Azteca 7, ViX |
| India | Sports18, JioCinema |
| Pakistan | Tapmad, A Sports |
| Australia | Optus Sport, SBS |
| MENA | beIN Sports MENA |
| Brazil | Globo, SporTV, CazéTV |
| Germany | ARD, ZDF, MagentaTV |
| France | TF1, M6, beIN Sports |
| Spain | RTVE La 1, Movistar Plus+ |
FIFA's global broadcast partners hold rights in every territory. FOX (USA), TSN (Canada), BBC/ITV (UK), beIN Sports (MENA) and the national rights holder in your country.
Japan vs Sweden where to watch
Stadium & venue
AT&T Stadium
One of the two semi-final venues. Capacity: 80,000 (Arlington, TX, USA).
Opened 2009. Home of the Dallas Cowboys.
Travel: Driving recommended — ample parking lots.
Fan tips: Retractable roof keeps matches climate-controlled.
Full stadium guide →Team news & predicted lineups
🇯🇵 Japan predicted XI
Coach Hajime Moriyasu is expected to set up in a 4-3-3, captained by Wataru Endo.
- Japan Goalkeeper 1 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- Japan Goalkeeper 2 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- Japan Goalkeeper 3 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.
🇸🇪 Sweden predicted XI
Coach Jon Dahl Tomasson likely fields a 4-2-3-1 anchored by Viktor Gyökeres.
- Sweden Goalkeeper 1 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- Sweden Goalkeeper 2 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- Sweden Goalkeeper 3 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.