
World Cup 2026: It Will Take Good Performance To Beat Japan -Gyokeres
Sweden’s striker Viktor Gyökeres has disclosed that their FIFA World Cup 2026 fate remains in their own hands. Following a heavy defeat to the Netherlands, he remains optimistic, calling their final Group F fixture against Japan a fun match with qualification on the line. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Guehi, Konsa Should Start Ahead Of Stones [...] The post World Cup 2026: It Will Take Good Performance To Beat Japan -Gyokeres appeared first on Complete Sports.
Sweden’s striker Viktor Gyökeres has disclosed that their FIFA World Cup 2026 fate remains in their own hands.
Following a heavy defeat to the Netherlands, he remains optimistic, calling their final Group F fixture against Japan a fun match with qualification on the line.
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Sweden sits in a highly contested Group F with 3 points, possessing a +1 goal difference following a 5-1 opening win against Tunisia and a subsequent 5-1 loss to the Netherlands.
On the other hand, Japan is in excellent form, having drawn with the Netherlands and beaten Tunisia 4-0. They will look to absorb pressure and utilize quick counter-attacks.
Gyökeres and his teammates believe they have the qualities to level up their defense and secure the win needed to advance to the knockout stage.
“There is one match left in the group. So we just have to make sure we win it and things will look good again. It will be a fun match to play, and a lot is at stake. It will be fun,” said the Arsenal man.
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“We have everything in our own hands, and it’s up to us whether we advance or not. Before the World Cup, it was the seat you wanted to be in before the last match.”
Managed by Graham Potter, Sweden need to attack to guarantee advancement, which relies heavily on the formidable striking partnership of Gyökeres and Alexander Isak.
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Source: Complete Sports



