The Sweden national football team is fighting for advancement in the World Cup after losing to the Netherlands 5-1. Despite the defeat, the team still has a chance to reach the round of 16. This is how the World Cup will continue for Sweden. The final match in the group against Japan will be a thriller for Sweden. The top two teams in the group are guaranteed a spot in the round of 16, but also the eight best third-placed teams will advance to the playoffs. SVT expert Bojan Djordjic says that Japan always wants to win. Sweden must win against Japan to reach second place in group F and secure a spot in the playoffs. It can be advancement even as third in the group, but then other results need to go Sweden's way. The group winner in Sweden's group will face the second-placed team in group C, currently Morocco, in Monterrey, while the group runner-up will face the winner of group C, currently Brazil. If Sweden becomes third, it is about being among the eight best third-placed teams. The third-placed teams in each group are ranked by points first, then goal difference. Sweden's three points can be enough to advance, with four, the team is guaranteed a playoff spot. A possible opponent could be a brotherly match against Erling Haaland's Norway, but also favorite-tipped France. Bojan Djordjic says that France is a nightmare opponent for Sweden. Other possible opponents are Brazil or Morocco. The Sweden national football team has a tough task ahead, but with the right attitude and performance, the team can advance in the World Cup.