Japan Secures Knockout Spot with Stalwart Draw Against Sweden
In a tightly contested Group F finale, Japan and Sweden shared a 1-1 draw that confirmed Japan's place in the round of 32. Daizen Maeda's early strike was cancelled out by Anthony Elanga's swift response, while manager Hajime Moriyasu celebrated the team's progress and looked ahead to a clash with Brazil.
Jun 26, 2026