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Japan vs Sweden World Cup 2026 Predictions, Picks and Odds

Japan vs Sweden clash at AT&T Stadium on June 25 as a Group F decider. Japan are narrow -105 favorites with the stronger defensive record heading into Matchday 3.

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Ayase Ueda scores twice in Japan's 4-0 win against Tunisia in 1,000th men's World Cup match

Japan delivered a dominant performance, thrashing Tunisia 4-0 in a historic World Cup match. Ayase Ueda netted twice, supported by goals from Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito, marking Japan's highest-ever World Cup goal tally. This victory propels Japan level on points with the Netherlands in Group F, significantly boosting their…

The Economic Times

Ayase Ueda scores twice as Japan end Tunisia’s World Cup hopes

Celtic's Daizen Maeda was an unused sub as Japan routed their opponents.

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Japan heap more misery on Tunisia at World Cup

Tunisia's tough World Cup has continued as Japan's big guns fired in their Group F clash in Mexico.

AAP

Ueda inspires Japan to eliminate Tunisia in landmark 1,000th World Cup match

Two goals from Ayase Ueda helped to sealed the fate of Tunisia and their new coach, Hervé Renard, in Japan’s 4-0 World Cup Group F victory

The Guardian - AU

Ueda shines as Japan knocks out Tunisia in World Cup's 1,000th game

The World Cup marked its 1000th game with Japan thrashing Tunisia 4-0 on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32. Ayase Ueda scored twice while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito were also on target as the Asian giants joined the Netherlands on four points at the…

France 24

How to watch Netherlands vs Japan: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026, team news

Donyell Malen leads the line for Netherlands against Japan in their opening game of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the Group F fixture for free online and from anywhere.

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Japan 2026 World Cup Preview: Samurai Blue Target a Quarterfinal Berth

Record Asian champion Japan is aiming to upset the established order once again after a memorable 2022 campaign.

Sports Illustrated

Sunday’s briefing: Scotland suffer Japan defeat while Maguire gets reality check

There were some boos from fans after Japan’s 1-0 friendly victory in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

Steve Clarke ‘disappointed’ as some Scotland fans boo team after Japan defeat

Scotland 0-1 Japan: Junya Ito’s late finish earned the visitors a deserved victory and the sections of the Tartan Army let their feelings known

The Independent UK

Steve Clarke disappointed as Scotland fans boo team after Japan defeat

Hajime Moriyasu’s visitors got the breakthrough in the 84th minute through substitute Junya Ito.

The Independent UK

Passive Scotland’s World Cup preparations hit by late defeat against Japan

Six minutes from time, Junya Ito scored from close range for the only goal of a poor game as Japan beat Scotland 1-0 in Glasgow

The Guardian - UK

Japan strike late to beat Scotland at Hampden

Junya Ito shot past keeper Angus Gunn in the 84th minute to break the deadlock.

The Independent UK

Marseille, Strasbourg Win In Ligue 1 To Close In On Champions League

Marseille rose to second in Ligue 1 with a 3-2 win against Toulouse on Sunday, while Strasbourg moved into the Champions League spots following a narrow win at Reims.

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Surprise Ipswich Town star ranking among Europe's best in one key area

Ipswich Town are fighting to stay in the Premier League this season and one defender is helping to bolster those hopes

International Business Times

Mbappe Bags Hat-trick As PSG Hit Six, David Continues Scoring Streak

An unstoppable Kylian Mbappe hit a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain romped to a 6-2 win away to Montpellier on Sunday that allowed them to open up a huge 12-point lead at the top of Ligue 1.

AAP

Asian Cup favourites Japan knocked out by Iran

Asian Cup favourites Japan have crashed out, suffering a last-gasp 2-1 quarter-final defeat to Iran who'll meet hosts Qatar in the semis .

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Junya Ito withdraws from Japan's Asian Cup squad amid allegations

Hajime Moriyasu addresses Junya Ito's withdrawal from Japan's Asian Cup squad and expresses confidence in his team ahead of their quarterfinal against Iran.

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The Guardian - UK

Croatia knock Japan out of World Cup after Livakovic’s heroics in shootout

Dominik Livakovic saved three penalties as Croatia won 3-1 in a shootout after a 1-1 draw at Al Janoub Stadium

The Independent UK

Japan vs Croatia player ratings: Junya Ito and Yuto Nagatomo Ito shine before shootout defeat

Japan 1-1 Croatia (1-3 on penalties): A spirited and dynamic Japanese performance gave way to disappointing efforts in the shootout as they exited in the last 16

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan makes last 16 with 2nd shock victory

DOHA -- Japan's Samurai Blue pulled off its second shock of the Qatar World Cup over a European power, rallying with two goals in the second half to stun Spain 2-1 on Thursday night in Doha and advance to the knockout round as the unlikely top team in Group E.

Asharq Al-Awsat

PSG Perfect Record Ended by Monaco, Sanchez on Target in Marseille Win

Neymar scored from the penalty spot but Paris Saint-Germain's perfect start to the French campaign was ended in a 1-1 draw with Monaco on Sunday, while Alexis Sanchez scored his first goals for Marseille in a 3-0 win at Nice. In Paris, Neymar rolled in his eighth goal in five…

Daily Record

Reo Hatate gets Celtic respite after Japan debut as it's all systems go for Rangers showdown

The 24-year-old made way as a tactical substitute for Junya Ito in Samurai Blue's final competitive match before Qatar.

The Guardian - AU

Australia 0-2 Japan: World Cup 2022 qualifying – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: A late brace from Kaoru Mitoma secured Japan’s qualification and consigned Australia to the playoff route to reach Qatar

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