Japan face Sweden in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, kicking off Friday, 26 Jun 2026 06:00 WIB. Here is JournalArta’s AI forecast — grounded in standings data, not a certainty.
⭐ Key players: Kaoru Mitoma, Alexander Isak
Analysis
Japan has shown superior defensive stability by conceding only two goals, whereas Sweden's backline looks vulnerable after shipping six goals in two matches. The Samurai Blue's rapid transition play is expected to exploit a Swedish defense that often struggles to recover spaces quickly.
Form & standings
| Team | Group | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | F | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Sweden | F | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Country / Region | Official TV | Online streaming |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | TVRI Sport & National (gratis, 104 laga) | TVRI Klik, Fola Play, MAXstream |
| 🌍 Worldwide | — | FIFA+ (selected matches, where available) |
| 🇺🇸 United States | FOX, FS1 (EN) · Telemundo (ES) | Fox Sports app, Peacock, ViX |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | BBC, ITV | BBC iPlayer, ITVX |
| 🇨🇦 Canada (host) | TSN, CTV · RDS (FR) | TSN+, Crave |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico (host) | Televisa, TUDN, Azteca | ViX, TUDN app |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | Globo, SporTV | Globoplay |
| 🇮🇳 India | Sony Sports | JioHotstar, Sony LIV |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | SBS, Optus Sport | SBS On Demand, Optus Sport |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | Astro Arena | sooka, Astro GO |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | Mediacorp | mewatch |
Official broadcasters per FIFA media-rights partners; rights/streaming apps can change — confirm with the official rights-holder in your country.
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