World Cup 2026 Japan Draw Sweden to Set Up Brazil Clash
World Cup 2026 Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden in Dallas to reach the last 32, where they will face Brazil; Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga scored.
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World Cup 2026 Sports World Cup 2026 Japan Draw Sweden to Set Up Brazil Clash By Oliver Mason · June 26, 2026 · 4 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. JAPAN · WORLD CUP Key Facts —World Cup 2026 Japan: Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden in Dallas to reach the round of 32. —Both through: The draw sent both Japan and Sweden into the knockout rounds. —Scorers: Daizen Maeda struck for Japan and Anthony Elanga for Sweden. —Group F: Japan finished second behind the Netherlands. —Next: Japan face Brazil in the round of 32. A point was all Japan needed, and a point is what they got, setting up a blockbuster knockout tie with Brazil.
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