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Latest squad update: Takefusa Kubo will not play for Japan against Sweden in their final group match on 25 June 2026 after sustaining a knee injury in the draw with the Netherlands. Manager Hajime Moriyasu says winning the group remains a
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Confirmed lineups for Japan vs Sweden in Group F at the 2026 World Cup. Kick-off was 23:00 UTC on 25 June; the match is 0-0 at half-time. Key selection choices and what the result means for qualification.
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Zion Suzuki, born in Newark, New Jersey to a Ghanaian father and Japanese mother, is Japan’s 23-year-old goalkeeper. This profile explains his eligibility, club path from Urawa to Sint-Truiden and Parma, and why his story matters as Japan
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Latest Netherlands World Cup 2026 preview and team update: Ronald Koeman's Oranje drew 2-2 with Japan in their Group F opener on 14 June. Read the squad makeup, tactical plan and what the draw means for the Dutch campaign.
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Latest: Japan captain Wataru Endo will not play at the 2026 World Cup after suffering a Lisfranc-foot injury with Liverpool. He was included in the initial squad and made a brief warm-up appearance but was withdrawn days before Japan's
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Results
Tables
Table
MexicoPts
9
South AfricaPts
4
South KoreaPts
3
CzechiaPts
1
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 3-0-0 | 6:0 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1-1-1 | 2:3 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 1-0-2 | 2:3 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Czechia | 3 | 0-1-2 | 2:6 | -4 | 1 |
Table
MexicoPts
9
South AfricaPts
4
South KoreaPts
3
CzechiaPts
1
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 3-0-0 | 6:0 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1-1-1 | 2:3 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 1-0-2 | 2:3 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Czechia | 3 | 0-1-2 | 2:6 | -4 | 1 |
