liveUpdated 3m agoFollow live as Japan and Sweden attempt to secure their spot in the knockout stage as Group F concludes today.The Athletic Live TeamJune 25, 2026 at 4:10 PM EDTDaichi Kamada and Japan look to advance to the World Cup knockout stage for the third consecutive tournament. Getty ImagesJapan vs Sweden — LatestJapan and Sweden still have a lot to play for as they face each other in their Group F finale at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Japan are on four points after drawing with Netherlands and smashing Tunisia, while Sweden are on three points after throttling Tunisia 5-1 but then losing to Netherlands by the same scoreline.Both teams will likely go through to the knockout stage regardless of the result today, but both could still top Group F with a win and some help from Tunisia against Netherlands in a game that kicks off simultaneously in Kansas City.Kick-off: 7pm ET, 4pm PTTV: Fox, Fubo (try free now)Get involved in our match discussion or email us: live@theathletic.comGet involved in the chat! ReutersWe’re here to give you all the insights, context and analysis you could ever wish for from every World Cup match, and we want you to share your thoughts too.Which player is your tip to win the Golden Boot? Have you got an issue with a team you think is horribly overrated? And who is going to shine at AT&T Stadium today?It’s super easy to share your views. You can head to the Discuss tab at the top of this feed, or you can send us an email at live@theathletic.comWe can’t wait to hear what you’ve got for us all. How to watch today’s match ReutersToday’s match between Japan and Sweden can be seen on Fox and Universo in the U.S. and on BBC Two in the UK.What time is today’s match? ReutersToday’s Japan vs Sweden match begins at 7pm ET, which is 6pm CT, local time in Arlington, Texas.That translates to 4pm PT on the West Coast of the U.S., midnight BST in the UK, 1am CET in Sweden and 8am Friday in Japan.Thanks for following along with us, wherever you’re sitting right now!Welcome back to our World Cup coverage! ReutersHello, and welcome along to The Athletic’s continuing coverage of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup!The final stretch of the group stage is upon us, with Group F being decided as its final two matches take place simultaneously today. We’ll have Japan vs Sweden covered for you right here from the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, while Netherlands vs Tunisia plays out a few hundred miles north in Kansas City, Mo.Stick around for all the latest team news, analysis, play-by-play action and more, right here.