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

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 to meet Brazil in World Cup knockouts following nervy Sweden draw, as Netherlands top Group F and Tunisia crash out without a point.

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.

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…

World Cup 2026 Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden in Dallas to reach the last 32, where they will face Brazil; Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga scored.