Japan vs Sweden Predictions - FIFA World Cup 2026

Match Details

Date: June 26, 2026, at 9:00am
Venue: AT&T Stadium, Dallas, USA.

Current Betting Odds

Japan – $1.88
Draw – $3.75
Sweden – $4.75

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One of the more intriguing World Cup groups comes to an end here, as Japan and Sweden clash, with a place in the knockout rounds on the line.

Both sides found Tunisia very easy pickings, picking up four goal winning margins to send them on their way.

Contrasting performances against the Netherlands were on show though, as Japan fought to pick up a draw, whilst Sweden were hammered 5-1.

As a result, all of the emphasis is on Sweden here, as they look to turn around a goal deficit and pick up the points to send them through to the knockout rounds.

Japan meanwhile know that a draw or a win will be more than enough to send them through and even if they don’t get beaten too heavily, they should be progressing to the last 32.

On paper, this should be a clash of football ideologies and styles and with so much on the line, it should make for a fascinating watch.

Here is a look ahead to Japan vs Sweden:

Best Bet

Japan to win the match @ $1.88

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Picking up four points from two games feels like a decent return for Japan, who have also played some impressive stuff along the way too.

They have been tipped by many to go far in the tournament and the way they dismantled Tunisia was hugely impressive.

Sweden also dispatched of Tunisia with ease but the way they capitulated against the Dutch was a concern.

They will need to pick themselves up here following that loss and with Japan picking up momentum and confidence, this could be another good win for them here.

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Japan to win & BTTS @ $3.80

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Sweden under Graham Potter are a fascinating prospect and for everything they do in attacking areas, they can often look a little exposed defensively.

Japan are a creative force when they win the ball back and they will be desperate to exploit any holes in this fallible Swedish defence.

Both sides know a draw should be enough to send them through, which may take the handbrake off a touch and that should in theory suit this Japanese outfit.

Goals could be on the cards with Gyokores and Isak in town too, which makes the Japan win and both teams to score bet a decent punt.

Best Value Bet

Over 4.5 goals in the game @ $3.50

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Both teams have been involved in some goal fests so far, with Japan and Sweden totalling six goals each across the two games played.

There is nothing to lose from a Japanese perspective and Sweden have to chase the win to be assured of a place in the knockout rounds.

As a result, there should be plenty of goals on show here, between two very attacking outfits.

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