Find out where to watch Japan v Sweden live in this World Cup 2026 Group F decider at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, including TV channel, free streaming details and kick off time.
| Live Streaming | Date | Kick Off Time | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan v Sweden | 26 June 2026 | 00:00 BST | BBC Two |
Japan v Sweden Live Stream Details
Japan v Sweden will be shown live in the UK on BBC Two, with kick off at midnight BST going into Friday 26 June. UK viewers can also stream the game for free via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
Japan head to Arlington in outstanding form, having made it nine games unbeaten across all competitions with a stunning 4-0 victory over Tunisia in their second group game, becoming the first Asian side in history to score four goals in a single World Cup match in the process.
A draw tonight would be enough to guarantee Japan’s place in the round of 32 for the third consecutive tournament.
They could also go one better and top the group if they win and the Netherlands fail to beat Tunisia in the simultaneous fixture. Were they to do that, Japan would become only the second AFC nation to go five World Cup games unbeaten, a feat last achieved by South Korea between 1998 and 2002.
Hajime Moriyasu has indicated he would prefer to win the group, with Japan’s potential round of 32 venue in Monterrey proving popular with the squad, but he will be equally mindful of not overextending players who have already done enough to qualify.
Japan have kept six clean sheets in their last seven matches and have been unbeaten in their last four World Cup meetings with UEFA sides, including a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their opening group game.
Sweden go into this needing a win to guarantee qualification, having gone from the heights of a 5-1 opening win over Tunisia to a 5-1 humbling at the hands of the Netherlands in their second game.
It was their heaviest World Cup defeat since 1950 and left Graham Potter with some serious questions to answer about how his side fell apart so dramatically after such a bright start.
Potter is expected to make changes, with Anthony Elanga, who impressed off the bench against the Netherlands, pushing to start from the beginning here. Lucas Bergvall is also likely to come into the side to add more creativity, with Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak continuing as the strike partnership despite a quiet night against the Dutch.
Sweden are unbeaten in their last four meetings with Japan, though the most recent of those came back in 2002.
What is not in doubt is that goals feel likely.
Sweden have seen both teams score in each of their last eight matches, while their last six games have all produced more than three goals in total, suggesting this could be a lively night in Arlington for those willing to stay up.
