Sweden faces Japan in a direct battle for a playoff spot. Sweden has a tough task against Japan, which has a slight lead in the table.

What happens in the match?

Sweden's World Cup fate will be decided. FotbollDirekt has used the supercomputer BETSiE to simulate the match – 20,000 times.

How does Sweden look?

Sweden has a recent form of 4W-0D-1L, with a 4-match winning streak. The last result was Sweden 4-3 Algeria (2025-06-10).

Which players are important?

Players like Ayase Ueda for Japan and Alexander Isak for Sweden will play key roles. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Last result | Sweden 4-3 Algeria (2025-06-10) | | Recent form | 4W-0D-1L |

What happens next?

Sweden must win or draw to have a chance to advance. Japan has a slight lead, but Sweden is ready for the challenge.