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Injury rules Kubo out as Japan face Sweden | Axios Times

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SportsJun 23, 2026, 8:22 PM

Injury rules Kubo out as Japan face Sweden

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Striker Takefusa Kubo will miss Japan's Group F World Cup finale against Sweden on Thursday due to injury. The Real Sociedad forward has not recovered in time for the crucial match. Japan need a win and other results to go their way to reach the knockout stage.

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Injured star Takefusa Kubo will sit out as Japan take on Sweden in their final Group F match at the World Cup on Thursday, Kyodo News confirmed that Kubo has not recovered in time for the crucial clash.

Kubo, a forward for Real Sociedad, missed Japan's recent training sessions due to the injury. His absence is a significant blow to Japan's attack, as they need a strong result against Sweden to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive.

The Japan-Sweden match takes place on Thursday, the last of the group stage. Japan currently sit third in Group F and need a win plus favorable results elsewhere to advance to the round of 16.

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