The Japan national football team is preparing for the Sweden match. With Kubo Takefusa out, team captain Doan Ritsu says 'we have a special team that can unite and give energy to each match'.

Two Days Until the Sweden Match

The Japan national football team has two days until the Sweden match. Despite Kubo Takefusa's absence, the team is moving forward with their preparations.

Kubo Takefusa's Absence

Kubo Takefusa will also be absent from the Sweden match. According to the Japan Football Association's announcement, Kubo will be focusing on his treatment.

Doan Ritsu's Comment

Doan Ritsu said, 'I think this team is really special, so we can unite and give energy to each match, which is something that can't be seen anywhere else in the world'.

Next Match

The next match is against Sweden. The Japan national football team is aiming to win the match and advance to the knockout stage. | Match | Date | Opponent | | --- | --- | --- | | Group Stage | 2026-06-25 | Sweden |

Recent Results

The recent results are as follows. | Match | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Group Stage | 2026-06-21 | Tunisia | 4-0 |