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How to Watch Japan vs Sweden: TV Channels, Live Stream & Kick-Off Time | World Cup 2026

The World Cup 2026 Group F match between Japan and Sweden will take place on June 26, 2026, at Dallas Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for midnight local time (00:00).

Broadcast and Streaming Options by Country

Watching with a VPN

A VPN can help you stream the match if you're outside your usual broadcast region or want to avoid geo-blocks. By connecting to a server in a country where the game airs, you can watch live without interruptions.

Here’s how to use one:

  • Download & Install: Choose a trusted VPN service like ExpressVPN or NordVPN and install it on your device.
  • Select Server: Connect to a server where the match is available.
  • Clear Cache: Refresh your browser or clear cookies to update your location.
  • Start Streaming: Visit the broadcaster's site or app and enjoy the game.

Streaming on Your TV

Live sports are better on a big screen. Android TVs and devices like Amazon Fire TV Stick let you install VPN apps directly. For Apple TV, Roku, or gaming consoles, consider Smart DNS from your VPN provider or cast the stream from a VPN-connected device.

Team Lineups and News

Japan will likely start with a 3-4-2-1 formation. Zion Suzuki guards the net, backed by defenders Hiroki Ito, Ko Itakura, and Takehiro Tomiyasu. Wing-backs Ritsu Doan and Keito Nakamura support midfielders Kaishu Sano, Daichi Kamada, and Ao Tanaka. Junya Ito and Ayase Ueda complete the attack. Takefusa Kubo is out due to injury, but no suspensions affect Japan.

Sweden manager Graham Potter plans a 3-5-2 setup. Kristoffer Nordfeldt starts as goalkeeper behind Victor Nilsson Lindeloef, Gustaf Lagerbielke, and Isak Hien. The midfield includes Yasin Ayari, Jesper Karlstrom, and Gabriel Gudmundsson, with Anthony Elanga and Benjamin Nygren wide. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres lead the front line. No injuries or suspensions reported for Sweden.

Squads Overview

  • Japan Starting XI: Z. Suzuki; H. Ito, A. Seko, K. Itakura, Y. Sugawara; A. Tanaka, K. Nakamura, R. Doan, D. Maeda; D. Kamada; A. Ueda.
  • Sweden Starting XI: J. Widell Zetterstroem; G. Lagerbielke, I. Hien, G. Gudmundsson; E. Stroud, A. Bernhardsson, V. Nilsson Lindeloef, Y. Ayari; A. Isak, A. Elanga, V. Gyokeres.

Recent Form

Japan have been strong recently, winning four and drawing once in their last five matches. They scored nine goals while conceding four. Highlights include a 4-0 win over Tunisia on June 21, with Ueda scoring twice, and a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands on June 14 after coming back twice.

Sweden posted mixed results: two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five games, scoring 12 and conceding 11 goals. Their latest was a heavy 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands on June 20 but also a convincing 5-1 victory over Tunisia earlier on June 15.

Head-to-Head

These teams have met once before, a friendly on May 25, 2002, that ended 1-1. This single encounter offers little insight into the current matchup.

Group F Standings

Going into this final round, Japan sits second in Group F, just above Sweden in third.

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