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Elanga earns Sweden spot in World Cup knockouts with Japan draw
Anthony Elanga's stunning equaliser booked Sweden's spot in the World Cup knockout stages after a 1-1 draw with Japan, who also go through as the second-placed team in Group F.
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Brisbane Times
· Jun 26, 2026
Sweden star scores remarkable equaliser
Sweden's Anthony Elanga scores a remarkable equaliser to draw with Japan 1-1, seeing Japan finish in second in Group F with Sweden behind them in third.
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· Jun 21, 2026
Tunisia 0-4 Japan: Daichi Kamada inspires Samurai Blue to brink of 2026 World Cup last 32
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The Age
· Jun 26, 2026
Swedish star scores remarkable equaliser
Sweden's Anthony Elanga scores a remarkable equaliser to draw with Japan 1-1, seeing Japan finish in second in Group F with Sweden behind them in third.
Liverpool.com
· Jun 26, 2026
Alexander Isak 'scolds' teammate after confusion over World Cup result
Sweden drew 1-1 with Japan in the World Cup on Friday morning, with both sides qualifying for the knockout stages, but Newcastle United's Anthony Elanga was unaware of Sweden's qualification scenario
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· Jun 26, 2026
Japan and Sweden Secure Next Round At World Cup
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· Jun 23, 2026
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