It’s a shootout for a top-two finish in Group F when Japan and Sweden meet in the early hours of Friday morning.
Japan currently sit second in the standings after collecting four points from their two outings and third-place Sweden have three points on the board.
The Samurai Blue hit four goals without reply past sorry Tunisia in their latest match to extend their unbeaten run to nine matches.
Takefusa Kubo missed the match after sustaining a knee injury in Japan’s opener against the Netherlands and the winger faces a race against time to prove his fitness.
Sweden also smashed Tunisia, although Graham Potter’s team are looking to bounce back from a 5-1 defeat to the Dutch last time out. Anthony Elanga stepped off the bench to net their only goal and the Newcastle winger’s hoping to come into the XI.
While a victory would see the Blue and Yellow leapfrog Japan into the top two, a point should be enough to see them progress as a best-placed third team.
Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Japan v Sweden on TV and online.
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When is Japan v Sweden?
Japan v Sweden will take place on Friday 26 June 2026.
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Japan v Sweden kick-off time
Japan v Sweden will kick off at 12am UK time.
The Group F match is set to be played at the Dallas Stadium in the United States.
What TV channel is Japan v Sweden on?
You can watch the game live on BBC Two.
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How to live stream Japan v Sweden online
UK viewers can stream the game live online via BBC iPlayer.
The streaming platform is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app.
Is Japan v Sweden on radio?
You can listen to the match on talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live.
BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz and 990 kHz, or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. You can also listen to Radio 5 Live online via the BBC website or BBC Sounds app.
talkSPORT is available on DAB radio, predominantly MW 1089 kHz though you may need to check its official website for some localised frequencies for talkSPORT, and like the BBC, you can tune in via most TV packages. You can also listen to talkSPORT online via the website or app.
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