ARLINGTON, Texas (AP):Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, helping Sweden to a 1-1 draw last night that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup.Elanga's impressive left-footed strike from just outside the right corner of the box in the 62nd minute was his second goal of this year's tournament. Elanga has scored only three goals in 49 games for Newcastle, but zero in 32 Premier League matches.

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

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 25 : Sweden coach Graham Potter has called up Anthony Elanga to start against Japan for their World Cup Group F clash at Dallas Stadium on Thursday, the…

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

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