Japan secured a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Sweden in their final Group F match. Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead before Anthony Elanga equalised for Sweden and was named Player of the Match. The result saw Japan finish as Group F runners-up and set up a Round of 32 clash with Brazil, while Sweden also advanced as one of the tournament's best third-placed teams.
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Japan, Sweden Advance After 1-1 World Cup Draw
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