![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/default-1109-scaled.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
June 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, U.S.; Sweden\u2019s Taha Ali. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
How to Watch Japan vs Sweden<\/p>\n
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026<\/p>\n
Time: 6:45 PM EDT<\/p>\n
Channel: FOX Sports 1, TyC Sports<\/p>\n
Stream: Fubo (try for free<\/a>)<\/p>\n It\u2019s incredibly tight in Group F at World Cup 2026 as Japan and Sweden face off at AT&T Stadium on Thursday, each in hot pursuit of a knockout-stage berth. A single point separates second-place Japan from Sweden in third as things stand, with both teams still in the running to finish anywhere among the top three.<\/p>\n \u2013 Live Stream Japan vs Sweden with Fubo \u2013<\/a><\/p>\n From Japan\u2019s perspective, the current landscape means a draw would be enough to lock down second place and could even elevate it to first, provided Tunisia pulled off an upset win over the Netherlands. A draw could also bag Sweden a spot in the last 32 as one of the best third-place finishers, though a win would be far more preferable for Graham Potter\u2019s side and could even lift them to first against the odds.<\/p>\n The Blue and Yellow smashed Tunisia 5-1 in its opener, only to have the same scoreline inflicted upon them by the Dutch last time out. Japan fared far better with De Oranje and snatched a 2-2 draw before pummeling Tunisia 4-0, which has created a very tight competition at the head of Group F.<\/p>\n Neither team has any new injury issues heading to Arlington, Texas, though Japan could be boosted by the return of Shuto Machino after he sat out the last game due to illness. Meanwhile, Potter may not look to ring the changes for Sweden despite a hefty defeat last time out, though winger Anthony Elanga is one who could be rotated into the team after netting their consolation goal against the Netherlands.<\/p>\n