Japan lock horns with Sweden in the final Group F game at the FIFA World Cup today, and both teams need a win to ensure automatic qualification to the knockout stages.

With four points, Japan are the better-positioned of the two teams. A draw or a win guarantees their progress, while a loss will leave them dependent on results elsewhere. For Sweden, things are a bit more complicated. They have just three points, and anything but a win leave their fate in others' hands.

Can't wait to see who makes it through? Watch the Japan vs. Sweden FIFA World Cup game live using a streaming subscription or a VPN.

When Is the Japan vs. Sweden World Cup Match?

The Japan vs. Sweden game kicks off at 7:00 p.m. ET on June 25 at Dallas Stadium, Arlington.

Japan arrive for this game in scintillating form. They held a star-studded Netherlands team to a 2-2 draw in their first game and beat Tunisia 4-0 in their second to become the first Asian country to score four goals in a FIFA World Cup match. Shockingly, both results were achieved without conceding a single yellow card, and the Asian giants are now clearly the tournament's dark horses.

Sweden, on the other hand, have had a topsy-turvy campaign thus far. They lost their first game to the Netherlands 5-1, but bounced back by defeating Tunisia by the same margin in their second match.

It's Sweden's unpredictability against Japan's discipline tonight, and the clash promises to be a thrill-a-minute affair.

How to Stream Japan vs. Sweden Live in the US

You can watch today's match live on Fox or Telemundo. If you're in the US, you can watch live with select sports streaming subscriptions, such as DirecTV, Fox One, Fubo, Peacock, Sling, YouTube TV, and others. Don't have a streaming subscription? You may be able to watch the game with a free trial.

How to Watch Japan vs. Sweden Online for Free

The Japan vs. Sweden match will air live for free across the globe on several streaming platforms, including:

These platforms are geo-locked to their respective countries, so to watch for free from the US or elsewhere, you'll need a virtual private network (VPN). For the Japan vs. Sweden World Cup match, we recommend ExpressVPN, our top pick for location spoofing. ExpressVPN has servers across the globe, making it easy to mask your actual location, so you can access region-locked content. Plus, this year, ExpressVPN is also an official supporter of the FIFA World Cup.

Here's how you can access the Japan vs. Sweden match with a VPN using BBC iPlayer as an example:

  1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN).
  2. Download the VPN app on your computer, phone, or preferred device.
  3. Connect to a server in the UK.
  4. Visit BBC iPlayer or ITV to start streaming.

Usually, the top VPNs that let you connect to servers in other countries aren't free. But if you already have a VPN subscription or qualify for a free trial, you may be able to use one to watch the FIFA World Cup match between Japan and Sweden at no additional cost.

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule: Key Dates

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. This year, the tournament has expanded to 48 participating nations for a total of 104 games.

  • June 11 to June 27: Group stage. Each team plays three other teams in their group once. The top two teams from all 12 groups qualify for the knockout stages automatically. Eight of the best third-place teams will also make the cut.
  • June 28: The knockout stage begins with the first-ever Round of 32 at a FIFA World Cup. The eventual champion will have to win five consecutive knockout games, instead of the former four.
  • July 14 and July 15: Semi-finals.
  • July 18: Third-place playoff.
  • July 19: Final.

We'll be following the World Cup for the next month, so stay tuned for more streaming advice.

Source: PCMag.com