Japan and Sweden draw to secure knockout stage passage

Japan and Sweden played to a 1-1 draw in their Group F finale at Dallas Stadium, ensuring both nations qualified for the World Cup knockout stages. Daizen Maeda opened the scoring with a smart finish from Japan's buildup play. Anthony Elanga replied with a long-range curling effort to level the match and secure Sweden's progression as well.

Japan finished as runners-up in Group F and will face Brazil in the Round of 32. Sweden qualified as the group's third-place finisher and will play the winner from another group.

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Source: BBC Sport