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Elanga’s equalizer sends Sweden through as Japan scare almost ends World Cup run

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June 28, 2026

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Al Jazeera English

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· Jun 26, 2026

Japan vs Sweden 1-1: Tight Group F Clash

Japan and Sweden drew 1–1 in Group F. Japan advanced second behind the Netherlands, while Sweden also progressed in third after a tight match featuring goals from Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga. Al Jazeera’s Paul Rhys reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Japan #Sweden #WorldCup #GroupF #Football #Soccer #WorldCup2026 #Draw #MatchHighlights #FootballHighlights #AlJazeeraEnglish

SkySports

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SHOCK on the cards! Japan lead Brazil LIVE!

SHOCK on the cards! Japan lead Brazil LIVE!

Irish News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Japan and Sweden share points to book places in last 32 of World Cup

Anthony Elanga equalised for Sweden in the 1-1 draw, six minutes after Daizen Maeda had fired Japan ahead.

OneFootball

· Jun 26, 2026

👀 Brazil learn first World Cup knockout opponents

The Brazil National Team already knows who it will face in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32.Vini Jr., Matheus Cunha Co. will take on Japan in their first knockout match of the World Cup. Japan finish...

brazilnews.net

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· Jun 28, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: Zico backs Brazil but says Japan are ready for any challenge ahead of knockout clash

Brasilia [Brazil], June 28 (ANI): Brazil are set to clash with Japan in their upcoming Round of 32 clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the Brazilian legend Arthur Antunes Coimbra, popularly known as Zico, said he will always support his homeland but admitted he would not be disappointed if Japan spring a surprise in their knockout clash, citing the deep bond his family shares with Japanese football.In a post sh

The Namibian

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· Jun 26, 2026

Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw

Japan will face Brazil in a World Cup last-32 clash after drawing 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to send both teams through behind the Netherlands in Group F. A game in front of 70,000 in Texas burst into life in the second half, Daizen Maeda giving Japan the lead after the break before Anthony Elanga [] The post Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw appeared first on The Namibian.

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Related coverage for "Elanga’s equalizer sends Sweden through as Japan scare almost ends World Cup run": Al Jazeera English — Japan vs Sweden 1-1: Tight Group F Clash. SkySports — SHOCK on the cards! Japan lead Brazil LIVE!. Irish News — Japan and Sweden share points to book places in last 32 of World Cup. OneFootball — 👀 Brazil learn first World Cup knockout opponents. brazilnews.net — FIFA World Cup 2026: Zico backs Brazil but says Japan are ready for any challenge ahead of knockout clash . The Namibian — Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw