Former Sweden coach Lars Lagerback has warned that Sweden must remain tactically disciplined and mentally strong ahead of their decisive FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F clash against Japan in Dallas on Friday.
Sweden face Japan in their final group-stage match, knowing that their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds are hanging in the balance.
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Lagerback has fond memories of Sweden’s previous experiences in Japan, including a pre-2002 World Cup training camp in Miyazaki and a 1-1 draw with Japan in Yokohama shortly before the tournament.
Sweden went on to top a group containing England, Argentina and Nigeria before suffering a dramatic 2-1 extra-time defeat to Senegal in the Round of 16.
“We had a good mix – players with good physical strength and some really good, more technical attacking players,” Lagerback recalled of the 2002 squad captained by
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