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FIFA WC: Battling draw sends Japan and Sweden through to knockouts

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FIFA WC: Battling Draw Sends Japan And Sweden Through To Knockouts

By IANS News June 26, 2026 • 07:04 AM View: 329

FIFA World Cup: Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga traded quick-fire goals as a hard-fought 1-1 draw has taken Japan and Sweden through to the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage.

Japan arrived at Dallas Stadium knowing a draw would secure a top-two finish, while Sweden needed all three points to leapfrog their opponents into second place.

Japan, who qualified as Group F runners-up, will now face Brazil in Houston on June 30, while Sweden must wait to see who they will take on as secure rpud of 32 spot as one of the eight best third-placed teams.

TAGS FIFA WC Daizen Maeda Anthony Elanga FIFA World Cup Dallas Stadium Graham Potter Alexander Isak

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