Ueda Ayase battles Isak Hien in Group F

Ueda Ayase of Japan contests possession with Isak Hien of Sweden during their Group F encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, played at Dallas Stadium on 25 June 2026.

Elliot Stroud of Sweden competes in the Group F match against Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held at Dallas Stadium in Dallas, United States, on 25 June 2026.

Viktor Gyokeres of Sweden reacts during the Group F match against Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Dallas Stadium, United States, on 25 June 2026.

Doan Ritsu of Japan vies for the ball with Victor Nilsson Lindelof of Sweden during their Group F clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Dallas Stadium, on 25 June 2026.

Anthony Elanga of Sweden celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Group F match against Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Dallas Stadium, on 25 June 2026.

Alexander Isak of Sweden leaps to head the ball during the Group F encounter against Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Dallas Stadium, United States, on 25 June 2026.

Kubo Takefusa of Japan challenges Gabriel Gudmundsson of Sweden in the Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Dallas Stadium, on 25 June 2026.

Graham Potter, head coach of Sweden, is pictured pitchside ahead of the Group F match against Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Dallas Stadium, on 25 June 2026.

A Sweden supporter is spotted outside Dallas Stadium ahead of the Group F match against Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 25 June 2026.

Sweden fans gather at Dallas Stadium before kick-off of the Group F fixture against Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, United States, on 25 June 2026.

Multiple Sweden fans are seen congregating outside Dallas Stadium prior to the Group F tie against Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 25 June 2026.

Elliot Stroud of Sweden challenges Maeda Daizen of Japan during the Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Dallas Stadium, on 25 June 2026.

Isak Hien of Sweden leaves the pitch injured during the Group F match against Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Dallas Stadium, on 25 June 2026, raising concerns over his availability.