This is how the World Cup will proceed for Sweden.
The final match in the group against Japan, at 1 a.m. on Friday, will be a thriller for the Swedish side. The first two teams in the group are guaranteed a place in the round of 16, but the eight best third-place teams also advance to the playoffs.
The group winner in Sweden's group will face the second place in Group C, currently Morocco, in Monterrey, while the second place in Sweden's group will face the winner in Group C, currently Brazil. Both of these matches will be played on June 29.
Should Sweden finish third in the group, it will have to be among the eight best thirds. The thirds in each group are ranked by points first, then goal difference. FIFA has established a schedule in advance for all possible combinations of which eight group thirds will advance.
Sweden's three points could be enough to advance; with four, they are guaranteed a playoff spot. A possible opponent could be Norway, led by Erling Braut Haaland - a potential meeting of brothers.
The standings: Netherlands 4 points, Sweden 3 points, Japan 1 point, Tunisia 0 points.
Remaining matches: Sunday, June 21: Tunisia–Japan (6:00).
Thursday, June 25: Japan–Sweden and Tunisia–Netherlands (1:00 a.m.).
