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 group stage, setting them up for a clash with Brazil. Sweden also progressed, continuing their strong knockout round streak in World Cup appearances.

June 23 : Japan will be keeping a close eye on Sweden strikers Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres when the two sides meet in their Group F finale at the World Cup on Thursday,…

Japan and Sweden clash in a vital FIFA World Cup match, both vying for knockout stage qualification in Dallas.

Japan and Sweden both harbor ambitions of reaching the knockout phase.

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.

Japan has had a strong start to its 2026 World Cup campaign, playing to a draw against the Netherlands and then beating Tunisia in convincing fashion. Now, Japa

Follow live as Japan and Sweden attempt to secure their spot in the knockout stage as Group F concludes today.

Minute-by-minute report: Will Sweden bounce back from a drubbing or will Japan claim the top spot in Group F? Join Rob Smyth

A winner-takes-all clash concludes an entertaining Group F

The 57th game of the 2026 World Cup sees Group F come to a conclusion.

Japan takes on Sweden in FIFA World Cup 2026. Follow LIVE score, goals, lineups, key moments and full-time result.

Japan reach World Cup last 32 after 1-1 draw with Sweden on 26 June, prompting celebrations across Tokyo. , sparking huge celebrations in Tokyo’s Shibuya. They now face Brazil in…

Daizen Maeda scores for Japan against Sweden. Japan 0-1 Sweden at 1% YES, Japan covering -2.5 spread at 5.5% YES.

Elanga scores for Sweden, leveling the match at 1-1. Sweden to win by 1 goal priced at 0.1% YES.

Japan and Sweden fought out a dramatic 1-1 draw in Dallas in the final Group F match, leaving the top spot in the hands of the Netherlands. Daichi Maeda gave Japan the lead with a…

Japan will face Brazil in a World Cup last-32 clash after drawing 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to finish runners-up behind the Netherlands in Group F.

Japan and Sweden will both be happy with a draw that means Graham Potter's side join Hajime Moriyasu's in the round of 32

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

Sweden advances to World Cup knockouts with a 1-1 draw against Japan as FIFA names Kraken its official crypto exchange supporter for the 2026 tournament.

DALLAS, June 25 : Japan held on to draw 1-1 with Sweden in their World Cup match on Thursday to finish runners-up in Group F and book a meeting in the knockout stage with…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, giving Sweden a 1-1 draw Thursday night that sent both teams to the…