Players of Japan pose for a team photo before during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between Japan and Sweden at Dallas Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
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Sweden salvaged a 1-1 draw with Japan as both sides confirmed their progress to the World Cup knockout rounds on Thursday after Anthony Elanga curled in a 62nd-minute equaliser to earn his side a share of the points in Group F.
The group winners will face Morocco in Monterrey with the runners-up taking on the five-time World Cup champions in Houston the same day.
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