- June 25 in Dallas is huge — the winner of Japan vs. Sweden moves into the round of 32, and either side could even top Group F depending on the Netherlands' result.
- Japan look sharp — unbeaten so far, followed a 2-2 comeback with a 4-0 demolition of Tunisia (first AFC team to score four in a World Cup match) and dominated possession while barely giving up any shots.
- Sweden’s form is up-and-down — opened 5-1 but then collapsed 5-1 to the Netherlands, their heaviest World Cup defeat since 1950.
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