Japan and Sweden draw 1-1, both advance to World Cup knockout stages
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 1:05 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Japan secured progression to the World Cup knockout stages for the fourth consecutive tournament after a 1-1 draw with Sweden at Dallas Stadium on June 26. Daizen Maeda opened the scoring for Japan, but Anthony Elanga equalized shortly thereafter. Japan's goalkeeper Zion Suzuki made crucial saves in stoppage time to ensure the result held. As a result of the draw, Japan finished second in Group F, while Sweden moved on as one of the top third-placed teams. They will face Brazil in the round of 32 next week.
- •Match ended 1-1, Japan's goal by Daizen Maeda.
- •Anthony Elanga equalized for Sweden with a curling strike.
- •Zion Suzuki made key saves in stoppage time.
- •Japan finishes second in Group F.
- •Japan will face Brazil in the round of 32.
- 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Japan reach fourth straight World Cup knockouts as Sweden also through after draw
"Standings provided bySofascoreJapan qualified for the World Cup knockout stages for the fourth consecutive tournament following a 1-1 draw with Sweden to finish second in Group F at the Dallas Stadium...
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