World Cup 2026 · Group F · Matchday 3
What time is Japan vs Sweden at World Cup 2026?
Verified 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC·auto-refreshed
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Japan vs Sweden kicks off Thu 25 Jun at 04:30 IST+1 / 19:00 ET / 00:00 BST, AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas. Group F, matchday 3.
Form & ranking
Japan arrive as the higher-ranked side by FIFA world ranking, 20 places above Sweden. Japan sit 18th in the world; Sweden are 38th. Rankings reflect the April 2026 FIFA list; form and pre-match status are drawn from verified fixtures only.
FIFA Men's World Ranking, 1 April 2026
Kickoff and venue from verified fixtures; last checked 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC.
| Zone | Region | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET | US Eastern | 19:00 | Thu 25 Jun |
| CT | US Central | 18:00 | Thu 25 Jun |
| PT | US Pacific | 16:00 | Thu 25 Jun |
| BST | UK | 00:00+1 | Fri 26 Jun |
| CET | Central Europe | 01:00+1 | Fri 26 Jun |
| IST | India | 04:30+1 | Fri 26 Jun |
| GST | Gulf | 03:00+1 | Fri 26 Jun |
| JST | Japan | 08:00+1 | Fri 26 Jun |
| AEST | Australia East | 09:00+1 | Fri 26 Jun |
Where to watch
India: Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD), streaming via ZEE5 Paid at 04:30+1 IST. No DD Sports telecast; ZEE5 is a paid subscription. USA: Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish). UK: BBC, ITV / STV.
| Country / region | TV | Live stream | Cost | Kick-off (local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD) | ZEE5 | Paid | 04:30+1 IST |
| United States | Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish) | Fox Sports app, Telemundo app | 19:00 ET | |
| United Kingdom | BBC, ITV / STV | BBC iPlayer, ITVX | 00:00+1 BST | |
| Canada | Bell Media (TSN / CTV) | TSN.ca / TSN app | 19:00 ET | |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand | 09:00+1 AEST | |
| Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports | beIN / TOD | 03:00+1 GST |
Rights-holders confirmed June 2026 (FIFA, Zee Entertainment, and national broadcasters). Confirm local listings as kickoff nears.
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Match Facts
| Stage | Group stage, Group F, matchday 3 |
|---|---|
| Japan (FIFA rank) | 18 |
| Sweden (FIFA rank) | 38 |
| Stadium | AT&T Stadium |
| City | Arlington, Texas, USA |
| Kickoff (UTC) | 2026-06-25T23:00Z |
| Status | Scheduled |
Group F standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | FIFA | Last / Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweden • | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 3 | 38 | W 5-1 v TUN · v NED |
| 2 | Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | D 2-2 v JPN · v SWE |
| 3 | Japan • | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18 | D 2-2 v NED · v TUN |
| 4 | Tunisia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 | 44 | L 1-5 v SWE · v JPN |
Top two (red bar) qualify; third place (shaded) may advance among the best eight. Last = most recent result; Next = upcoming opponent.
What is at stake
- Japan can still finish in the top two. Goal margin could decide it.
- Sweden can still finish in the top two. Goal margin could decide it.
Other Group F fixtures
| Sun 14 Jun | Netherlands vs Japan | 2-2 |
| Mon 15 Jun | Sweden vs Tunisia | 5-1 |
| Sat 20 Jun | Netherlands vs Sweden | - |
| Sun 21 Jun | Tunisia vs Japan | - |
| Thu 25 Jun | Tunisia vs Netherlands | - |
Other Group F matches, matchday 3
| Thu 25 Jun | Tunisia vs Netherlands | – |
How to watch
The kickoff grid above converts the official FIFA kickoff to nine time zones, so you have the start time wherever you are. Coverage is sold per territory to national rights-holders. Verified broadcasters by country → Full schedule in India Time (IST) →