Japan vs Sweden

Japan needs only a draw to qualify and Moriyasu says they'll play for top spot, but Sweden must win and will press hard; a tight, evenly-matched finale points to a draw, which suits Japan's progression.

Japan only needs a draw to advance but has shown excellent attacking form. Sweden must push for a win to guarantee qualification, which will leave spaces for Japan to exploit on the counter.

Japan is in excellent form after drawing with the Netherlands and thumping Tunisia 4-0. Sweden's defensive vulnerabilities were exposed in their 5-1 loss to the Netherlands, making a Japan victory highly likely.

Japan only need a draw to qualify but Moriyasu has publicly said they are targeting top spot, and their 4-0 win over Tunisia showed strong attacking rhythm despite Kubo being out and Machino doubtful. Sweden have the Isak-Gyokeres threat but looked defensively fragile in the 5-1 loss to the Netherlands, so Japan’s structure and transition play get a narrow edge.

Japan in strong form after 4-0 win over Tunisia and have home advantage; Sweden coming off heavy 1-5 loss to Netherlands and missing key players like Endo.

Japan are expected to make up to seven changes, resting key attackers Ueda, Kamada, Ito and defenders Tomiyasu and Itakura, with only Suzuki, Tanaka and Sano retained. Sweden need a win to guarantee progression and will field an unchanged full-strength XI featuring Isak and Gyökeres against a heavily rotated Japanese defence.

Japan need only a draw to advance while Sweden must chase a win, which suits Japan's counter-attacking style; Japan's 4-0 demolition of Tunisia showed their quality, and despite missing Kubo, their tactical discipline under Moriyasu should see them edge a Sweden side that conceded five to the Netherlands.

Japan are making seven changes, resting key players including Ueda, Kamada, Tomiyasu, and Itakura, while Sweden field their full-strength XI with Gyökeres and Isak. Sweden's greater urgency and Japan's heavy rotation tip a tight contest in the Scandinavian side's favor.

Japan has shown resilience and attacking prowess in Group F, despite missing key players like Mitoma and Minamino. Sweden, while solid defensively, lacks the firepower to contain Japan's midfield creativity and pace, especially with Ueda leading the line. Japan's motivation to top the group will likely see them edge this match.

Japan is in better form with a dominant 4-0 win over Tunisia and a draw with the Netherlands. Sweden suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands and lacks the consistency to stop Japan's attack.

Japan enters the final matchday unbeaten and in strong form after hammering Tunisia 4-0, while Sweden is reeling from a 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands that exposed serious defensive frailties; the Samurai Blue’s cohesion and momentum should carry them past a Swedish side forced to take risks.

Japan needs only a draw to qualify and Moriyasu says they'll play for top spot, but Sweden must win and will press hard; a tight, evenly-matched finale points to a draw, which suits Japan's progression.

Japan only needs a draw to advance but has shown excellent attacking form. Sweden must push for a win to guarantee qualification, which will leave spaces for Japan to exploit on the counter.

Japan is in excellent form after drawing with the Netherlands and thumping Tunisia 4-0. Sweden's defensive vulnerabilities were exposed in their 5-1 loss to the Netherlands, making a Japan victory highly likely.

Japan only need a draw to qualify but Moriyasu has publicly said they are targeting top spot, and their 4-0 win over Tunisia showed strong attacking rhythm despite Kubo being out and Machino doubtful. Sweden have the Isak-Gyokeres threat but looked defensively fragile in the 5-1 loss to the Netherlands, so Japan’s structure and transition play get a narrow edge.

Japan in strong form after 4-0 win over Tunisia and have home advantage; Sweden coming off heavy 1-5 loss to Netherlands and missing key players like Endo.

Japan are expected to make up to seven changes, resting key attackers Ueda, Kamada, Ito and defenders Tomiyasu and Itakura, with only Suzuki, Tanaka and Sano retained. Sweden need a win to guarantee progression and will field an unchanged full-strength XI featuring Isak and Gyökeres against a heavily rotated Japanese defence.

Japan need only a draw to advance while Sweden must chase a win, which suits Japan's counter-attacking style; Japan's 4-0 demolition of Tunisia showed their quality, and despite missing Kubo, their tactical discipline under Moriyasu should see them edge a Sweden side that conceded five to the Netherlands.

Japan are making seven changes, resting key players including Ueda, Kamada, Tomiyasu, and Itakura, while Sweden field their full-strength XI with Gyökeres and Isak. Sweden's greater urgency and Japan's heavy rotation tip a tight contest in the Scandinavian side's favor.

Japan has shown resilience and attacking prowess in Group F, despite missing key players like Mitoma and Minamino. Sweden, while solid defensively, lacks the firepower to contain Japan's midfield creativity and pace, especially with Ueda leading the line. Japan's motivation to top the group will likely see them edge this match.

Japan is in better form with a dominant 4-0 win over Tunisia and a draw with the Netherlands. Sweden suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands and lacks the consistency to stop Japan's attack.

Japan enters the final matchday unbeaten and in strong form after hammering Tunisia 4-0, while Sweden is reeling from a 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands that exposed serious defensive frailties; the Samurai Blue’s cohesion and momentum should carry them past a Swedish side forced to take risks.