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Updated · Hamilton Journal News · Jun 25Sweden Players Warm Up for Group F Match Against Japan in Texas on June 25
3 articles · Updated · Hamilton Journal News · Jun 25Summary
- Sweden's squad took the pitch in Arlington, Texas, for warmups before its World Cup Group F match against Japan on Thursday.
- The pre-match scene unfolded near Dallas as players completed final preparations ahead of kickoff.
- The game places Sweden and Japan in a Group F meeting at the 2026 World Cup.
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After advancing as a third-place team, can Sweden's vulnerable defense possibly contain a tournament favorite like France? Japan has never won a World Cup knockout match. Is their disciplined system enough to finally overcome a powerhouse like Brazil? Will the World Cup’s legacy in Texas be financial, or will it build a lasting soccer culture for local youth?