Japan vs Sweden
Japan vs Sweden preview
Japan vs Sweden is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group F. Japan (Seed #22) face Sweden (#23) on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at AT&T Stadium. With both sides ranked within 1 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
AT&T Stadium (capacity 80,000) is the retractable-roof home of the Dallas Cowboys (NFL). It sits 130m above sea level in Dallas (Arlington). June/July temperatures in Dallas average a high of 35°C and a low of 23°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Japan have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). Sweden have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Japan vs Sweden — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Japan | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #22 | #23 |
| Confederation | AFC | UEFA |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live Japan vs Sweden data
// Fetch live data for Japan vs Sweden
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-25',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Japan vs Sweden at the 2026 World Cup?
Japan vs Sweden is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026, kicking off at Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:00:00 UTC at AT&T Stadium, Dallas (Arlington).
What stage is Japan vs Sweden?
Japan vs Sweden is a Group Stage fixture in Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Japan vs Sweden?
AT&T Stadium (capacity 80,000, opened 2009, retractable roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in Dallas (Arlington) hosts Japan vs Sweden.
Who is favoured to win Japan vs Sweden?
Japan go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #22, with Sweden seeded #23. Japan's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; Sweden's is To be confirmed. Live odds for Japan vs Sweden are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Japan vs Sweden?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Japan vs Sweden in my timezone?
Japan vs Sweden kicks off at Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Japan vs Sweden stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-25) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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