Japan and Sweden played to a 1-1 draw, with Daizen Maeda scoring first and Anthony Elanga equalizing, ensuring both teams advanced to the World Cup knockout stage.
The two teams reached the Round of 32
Jun 26, 2026
10:08 am
What's the storyJapan and Sweden played out a 1-1 draw in their final Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The result at Texas's AT&T Stadium was enough for both teams to secure their spots in the knockout stage.
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