Sweden takes on Japan in the World Cup tonight with a chance to secure a spot in the knockout stage. Sweden has won four of its last five matches, with the most recent win against Algeria on June 10, 2025.
What's at stake tonight?
Sweden plays its final group stage match against Japan at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The match starts at 1:00 AM and is broadcast on SVT1 and SVT Play.
Conditions
Sweden can secure a spot in the knockout stage with a draw and advance as the best third-place team. The Netherlands and Japan are both on four points and are virtually assured of advancing regardless of the result.
World Cup schedule for tonight
| Match | Arena | Date | Kickoff Time | Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador – Germany | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey | June 25, 2026 | 10:00 PM | SVT1, SVT Play |
| Curacao – Ivory Coast | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | June 25, 2026 | 10:00 PM | SVT Play |
| Tunisia – Netherlands | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City | June 26, 2026 | 1:00 AM | SVT2, SVT Play |
| Japan – Sweden | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | June 26, 2026 | 1:00 AM | SVT1, SVT Play |
| Paraguay – Australia | Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco | June 26, 2026 | 4:00 AM | TV4, TV4 Play |
| Turkey – USA | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles | June 26, 2026 | 4:00 AM | TV4 Play |
Sweden has one win, four wins, and one loss in its last five matches. The most recent result was a 4-3 win against Algeria on June 10, 2025.
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