Japan advances to Round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, facing Brazil next. Japan's elimination in semifinals at 5.7% YES.

World Cup 2026 Japan need only a draw against Sweden to reach the last 32, while the Group F runner-up is handed a daunting tie with Brazil.

Brazil and Japan meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on June 30, as the five-time champions face a dangerous Japan side in the expanded 48-team

Japan will face five-time champions Brazil in the round of 32.

Japan and Sweden shared the points in a 1-1 draw on Thursday, with both teams securing places in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup.

Japan secured a spot in the World Cup knockout stage with a 1-1 draw against Sweden, thanks to Daizen Maeda's early goal. This marks Japan's third consecutive advancement from the…