Sweden HubThe national team has Japan in its sights after the loss to the Netherlands. Now the focus is on the last group stage match against Japan on Thursday.
What happened against the Netherlands?
The national team lost to the Netherlands 1-5 in Houston. After the match, the team has returned to Dallas and gained energy from visits by family and friends.
How does the group look?
Sweden is currently third with three points and the match against Japan will decide the table. The Netherlands faces Tunisia at the same time.
What do the players say?
- We were disappointed after the match, of course, we knew that many were watching back in Sweden, says defender Gustaf Lagerbielke.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-10 | Algeria | 4-3 |
The national team has a recent form of 4W-0D-1L, with the last match being a loss to the Netherlands. The goal is to win over Japan to reach the best possible position in the group.
What will happen against Japan?
Japan is a tough opponent after a draw against the Netherlands and a clear win over Tunisia. The national team has watched many World Cup matches at the hotel and has gone through some information about Japan.
Sweden has a chance to advance even if it ends up in third place, as the top eight third-placed teams will move on. The last training session before the match against Japan takes place on Wednesday and the match will be broadcast on SVT on Thursday.
