Group F of the World Cup wraps up play today with three teams still alive to win the group – Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden. Japan and Sweden play for a chance to lock in their spot in the Round of 32 tonight at Dallas Stadium.
The Netherlands plays Tunisia at the same time in Kansas City. Japan and Sweden both qualify for the Round of 32 with a win. If the Netherlands draws or loses, the winner of Japan-Sweden would win the group.
What’s at Stake
Japan could also pass the Netherlands if both teams win, but Japan wins by a bigger margin or scores more goals. Japan could also win the group with a draw if the Netherlands loses to Tunisia, which was eliminated after losing to Japan and Sweden.
FC Dallas defender Herman Johansson is on Sweden’s roster; he has yet to play this tournament. The team that wins Group F will play Morocco in Monterrey, Mexico, on Monday, June 29, at 8 p.m. CST.
Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.