Summary

  • Japan draw 1-1 with Sweden and Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1

  • Netherlands top Group F and set up last-32 tie against Morocco on 30 June (02:00 BST)

  • Japan finish second and will face Brazil in next round (29 June, 18:00 BST)

  • Sweden progress as one of best third-placed sides and will find out their opponents in next few days

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  1. Postpublished at 02:09 BST

    FT: Japan 1-1 Sweden

    Just look what it means to Sweden.

    Sweden players celebrateImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 02:07 BST

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    Sweden have finished 3rd and have no guarantee of who they face but Japan will face Brazil. Have Sweden possibly got a better outcome finishing 3rd rather than 2nd?

    Sam

  3. What's next?published at 02:04 BST

    So, as things stand...

    This is who those from Group F will face in the round of 32:

    Brazil v Japan - Monday 29 June

    Netherlands v Morocco - Tuesday 30 June

    France v Sweden - Tuesday 30 June

    *Fixtures in bold are confirmed

  4. Postpublished at 02:01 BST

    FT: Japan 1-1 Sweden

    What a contrast of images at the full-time whistle.

    Sweden boss Graham Potter and his coaching staff embrace and celebrate a result that secures them a last 32 spot as one of the eight best third-place sides.

    Meanwhile, Sweden winger Anthony Elanga pounds the turf and looks less than pleased. He wanted to win that.

  5. 'Dutch a force to be reckoned with'published at 01:59 BST

    FT: Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands

    Stephen Warnock
    Former England defender on BBC Two at Kansas City Stadium

    It was a comfortable victory for the Dutch, very professional. Koeman set out his stall very early, made only one change to his team. They were tested early and then they turned on the style. They scored a few goals and that allowed them to dominate.

    No one will want to face them because of the quality of the players that they have got. They will certainly be a force to be reckoned with.

  6. FULL-TIMEpublished at 01:59 BST

    Japan 1-1 Sweden

    Japan see out the draw!

    Sweden offered little until they drew level, and from that point they pushed for a winner.

    But Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki ensures his side win the race to finish second in Group F.

    Their reward - if you can call it that - is a last 32 clash with Brazil.

    Daichi Kamada of Japan celebrates after the team's first goal during the Group F: FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Japan and Sweden.Image source, Getty Images
  7. Postpublished at 01:57 BST

    Japan 1-1 Sweden

    Chris Sutton
    Former England forward on BBC One

    I don't think Brazil will be relishing facing this Japan team.

  8. FULL-TIMEpublished at 01:56 BST

    Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands

    Job done.

    The Netherlands are victorious at the Kansas City Stadium and top Group F. They will face Morocco in Monterrey in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

    For Tunisia, meanwhile, their dismal World Cup campaign comes to an end. They finish the group stage with zero points, two goals scored and 12 conceded. Yikes.

    Jan-Paul van Hecke of Netherlands celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between Tunisia and Netherlands.Image source, Getty Images
  9. 'Elanga is unlucky'published at 01:55 BST

    Japan 1-1 Sweden

    Chris Sutton
    Former England forward on BBC One

    Anthony Elanga getting a shot in and a smart save. Elanga is unlucky.

    Sweden are now the team pushing Japan back. Lucas Bergvall has become more prominent as this game has gone on.

    Can Sweden find a winner? It would change everything.

  10. Postpublished at 01:55 BST

    Japan 1-1 Sweden

    Zion Suzuki to the rescue again!

    Alexander Isak flicks a header from a corner at the near post, but the Japan goalkeeper sticks up a hand to make a fine stop before he catches at the second attempt.

    Japan are holding on.

  11. Postpublished at 01:54 BST

    Japan 1-1 Sweden

    Anthony Elanga almost gets his and Sweden's second goal, but Zion Suzuki shows quick reactions to push away his effort towards the far corner.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 01:52 BST

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    Gutted Japan don't have mitoma. Could really add some razzmatazz down the left wing.

    Ben Newquay

  13. INJURY TIMEpublished at 01:51 BST

    Japan 1-1 Sweden

    There will be a minimum of seven added minutes in Dallas.

  14. Postpublished at 01:51 BST

    Japan 1-1 Sweden

    Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki comes a long way for a floated cross and doesn't get much on it, but his defenders come to the rescue.

    Sweden are pushing for a winner.

  15. Postpublished at 01:51 BST

    Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands

    One final change for Tunisia as Sebastian Tounekti is on in place of Hazem Mastouri.

  16. Postpublished at 01:50 BST

    Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands

    There will be five added minutes at the end of the second half.

  17. Postpublished at 01:49 BST

    Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands

    Memphis Depay nearly adds the cherry on top of the cake with an acrobatic effort from inside the area after a cross from Denzel Dumfries.

    That would have been some way from the Dutch to round off another thumping victory.

  18. 'They believe they can do it'published at 01:49 BST

    Japan 1-1 Sweden

    Clinton Morrison
    Former Republic of Ireland striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Sweden believe they can do it with the way the game has swung in the last 15 minutes in their favour.

  19. SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 01:49 BST

    Japan 1-1 Sweden

    Victor Lindelof is replaced by Carl Starfelt, while Benjamin Nygren comes on in place of Gabriel Gudmundsson.

  20. Postpublished at 01:48 BST

    Japan 1-1 Sweden

    Sweden captain Victor Lindelof goes down in his own penalty area seemingly with cramp in both his legs.

    He's got his goalkeeper and another team-mate helping him stretch, but he's going to have to go off.