Japan vs Sweden: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players

Japan meet Sweden with the live market leaning Japan's way (47.5% to win, 28.5% draw). Asia's most polished side eyeing a first quarter-final. Sweden, meanwhile, isak and Gyökeres give Sweden fearsome firepower.

Japan's edge comes from slick technical play, but Sweden will look to exploit finishing big chances. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.

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