Manager is keen to avoid Brazil, with group winners facing Morocco and the runners-up taking on the five-time World Cup champions in last 32.

June 23 : Japan will be keeping a close eye on Sweden strikers Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres when the two sides meet in their Group F finale at the World Cup on Thursday,…

Japan and Sweden clash in a vital FIFA World Cup match, both vying for knockout stage qualification in Dallas.

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 24 : Hajime Moriyasu credited his players' adaptability and team unity for leading Japan to the verge of the World Cup knockout rounds despite the ongoing…

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu said Wednesday his side were focused solely on beating "a very strong" Sweden in their final group match and hoping that would be enough to finish…

Japan and Sweden both harbor ambitions of reaching the knockout phase.

World Cup 2026 Japan need only a draw against Sweden to reach the last 32, while the Group F runner-up is handed a daunting tie with Brazil.

Japan has had a strong start to its 2026 World Cup campaign, playing to a draw against the Netherlands and then beating Tunisia in convincing fashion. Now, Japa

Manager is keen to avoid Brazil, with group winners facing Morocco and the runners-up taking on the five-time World Cup champions in last 32.