Knockout path scenarios
This is a Group F, Matchday 3 fixture. The knockout bracket implications depend on where each team finishes in the group.
Japan
If Japan wins Group F
Round of 32: vs 2nd Group C
Match 76 · June 29 · Estadio BBVA
If Japan finishes 2nd
Round of 32: vs Winner Group C
Match 74 · June 29 · NRG Stadium
Sweden
If Sweden wins Group F
Round of 32: vs 2nd Group C
Match 76 · June 29 · Estadio BBVA
If Sweden finishes 2nd
Round of 32: vs Winner Group C
Match 74 · June 29 · NRG Stadium
Third-place scenarios
Even finishing 3rd is not necessarily elimination. The 8 best third-placed teams (out of 12 groups) advance to the Round of 32. A third-place finish with 3+ points and a neutral or positive goal difference would likely be enough to qualify. Third-placed teams are always paired against group winners in the Round of 32.