Japan's head coach Hajime Moriyasu has emphasized the importance of a convincing victory against Sweden in their upcoming World Cup match. After Japan's impressive 4-0 win over Tunisia, the team currently shares four points and a goal difference of +4 with the Netherlands but sits in second place due to fewer goals scored.

In a press conference following the match against Tunisia, Moriyasu declared that the team's sole objective is to win decisively to secure the top spot in their group. "We are fighting with that spirit, aiming to score as many goals as possible while keeping a clean sheet, just as we did against Tunisia," he stated.

Sweden, who recently defeated Tunisia 5-1 but suffered a heavy 5-1 loss to the Netherlands, currently stands third in the group with one point less than Japan. Historically, Sweden has had the upper hand against Japan, with two wins and two draws in their previous encounters, though the last match between the two teams was a friendly in 2002 that ended in a 1-1 draw.

Many fans believe Japan will continue their strong performance, while Moriyasu thinks that Sweden's recent coaching change may complicate their strategy and allow Japan to capitalize on opportunities to score. He remains focused on building a team capable of dominating any opponent in any situation.

The recent victory against Tunisia marked Japan as the Asian team with the largest win in World Cup history, and Moriyasu has become the most successful Japanese coach, achieving three wins. However, he insists that he is not concerned with statistics. "I have faced many painful defeats, but I always enter matches with a winning mindset and fight with all my might," he remarked.

Veteran defender Yuto Nagatomo expressed surprise at the team's 4-0 victory over Tunisia, highlighting Japan's strength and potential championship aspirations. The top two teams in Group F will face the second and first place teams from Group C, likely Morocco and Brazil, respectively. Meanwhile, the third-placed team, if they advance, will encounter the top team from Group E, which could be Germany, or the top team from Group I, likely France.

Moriyasu noted that the only advantage for the top team in Group F is the opportunity to play their Round of 16 match in Monterrey. Japan's strengths lie in their unity and individual synergy, having utilized 22 of their 26 players across two matches. The four players yet to see action include two goalkeepers, Yuki Hayakawa and Keisuke Osako, along with veteran Nagatomo and injured forward Shuto Machino. Additionally, Japan faces challenges with injuries to Kaoru Mitoma, Wataru Endo, and Takumi Minamino, while Takefusa Kubo is racing to recover in time for the match against Sweden.

Despite these setbacks, Moriyasu believes that the team is built to win regardless of who is on the field. "The players are competing with pride and confidence, knowing that their best form is now," he concluded.