Anthony Elanga scores for Sweden in World Cup draw against Japan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 7:38 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Anthony Elanga scored a remarkable goal from 28.9 meters to secure a 1-1 draw for Sweden against Japan at Dallas Stadium on June 26, 2026. With this goal, Elanga became the first Swedish player to net in consecutive World Cup matches since 1994 and recorded the second-longest goal in Sweden's World Cup history. This result allowed Sweden to finish third in Group F with four points, clinching a spot in the last 32 of the tournament, where they will face either France, Norway, Germany, or Switzerland.
- •Elanga's goal was the second-longest by a Swede in World Cup history.
- •Sweden finished third in Group F with four points.
- •The match took place at Dallas Stadium.
- •Sweden will face one of France, Norway, Germany, or Switzerland in the last 32.
- 7:38 AMYahoo Sports — 'That's come out of nowhere!' Elanga secures Sweden last-32 spot
"Anthony Elanga became the first Sweden international to score in consecutive World Cup matches since Martin Dahlin and Kennet Andersson in 1994, having curled in a stunner to earn a point against Japan. The Newcastle United winger's goal from 28.9 metres out is the second-longest scored by a Sweden international at a World Cup since records began in 1966 - only beaten by Anders Svensson's goal from 30.9m against Argentina in 2002.
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