Japan draw 1-1 with Sweden to finish second in Group F
Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden in their World Cup match to finish second in Group F. The match saw Japan's Daizen Maeda score the opening goal, which was later cancelled out by Sweden's Anthony Elanga. Japan will now face Brazil in the knockout stage, while Sweden will move on as one of the best third-place teams.
- ▪Japan finished the group stage with five points, behind the Netherlands who had seven points.
- ▪Sweden responded to Japan's goal with a long-range shot from Anthony Elanga that beat Japan's goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.
- ▪Japan will face Brazil in the round of 32 on Monday in Houston.
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