“Their two forwards are very dangerous” – Japan’s Junya Ito.

Japan resumed training in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday as they prepared for their crucial final Group F match against Sweden.

Samurai Blue moved a step closer to reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the fourth consecutive tournament after a commanding 4-0 victory over Tunisia on Saturday, which left them level on points with Group F leaders the Netherlands.

Japan, which has not lost to a European opponent in 90 minutes since 2019, will play against Sweden in Dallas on Thursday.