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Sweden vs South Korea LIVE World Cup 2018: Latest score and goal updates from the Group F encounter

Follow all the latest news from the second Group F match in Russia

Sam Dymond
Monday 18 June 2018 09:46 BST
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Sweden will be desperate to get their first World Cup 2018 finals campaign for 12 years off to a winning start when they face Group F minnows South Korea in Nizhny Novgorod on Monday.

Janne Andersson’s team lack star power without Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but formidable organisation and team spirit got them to Russia at the expense of Netherlands and Italy.

South Korea have been hit by injuries in the build-up to this tournament, and expectations are low for the least heralded squad they have ever sent to a World Cup.

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What time is kick-off?

Sweden vs South Korea kicks off at 1pm.

Where can I watch it?

The game will be broadcast live on ITV.

Odds

Sweden Win: 11/10

South Korea Win: 7/2

Draw: 41/18

Prediction

Sweden 2-0 South Korea: Andersson’s team will have too much in the final third for their opponents, particularly with Emil Forsberg pulling the strings.

Good morning and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of the Group F encounter between Sweden and South Korea at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.

Sam Dymond18 June 2018 11:52

Here is a reminder of how we assessed the two countries' chances before a ball was kicked.

First up, it's Janne Andersson's Sweden squad, who have arrive at in international tournament without Zlatan Ibrahimovic in their ranks for the first time in years.

Sam Dymond18 June 2018 11:57

And now South Korea, who face the toughest of tasks in Group F alongside Sweden, Mexico and world champions Germany.

Sam Dymond18 June 2018 12:01

Sweden v South Korea

Sam Dymond18 June 2018 12:02

See what happens when they don't 'host the tournament'.

Sam Dymond18 June 2018 12:40

Where is Zlatan?

Sam Dymond18 June 2018 12:40

The supporters are taking their seats inside the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium and it's fair to say that one set are more excited about this contest than the other.

Sam Dymond18 June 2018 12:48

The teams are in the tunnel. After Germany faltered against Mexico yesterday, a win here is essential for both countries - only one can get it though and it's now time to find out who that will be?

Sam Dymond18 June 2018 12:54

If we're judging the ability of each side on their national anthem - which we always do - then it's South Korea in the box seat. Passion in abundance.

Sam Dymond18 June 2018 12:58

KICK OFF: South Korea get us underway in Nizhny Novgorod. The prize for these, the two outsiders in Group F, is the knowledge that a victory here will have them three points clear of the reigning world champions, Germany, going into the second set of group fixtures.

Sam Dymond18 June 2018 13:00

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