Japan, Sweden trade great goals in World Cup group finale: Highlights
Japan and Sweden played to a 1-1 draw in their final World Cup group stage match, with both teams advancing to the knockout rounds. The Netherlands finished at the top of Group F, while Japan is set to face Brazil in the next stage.
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Hear this story ARLINGTON, TX — Japan punched its ticket to the World Cup knockout stage with its 1-1 draw on Thursday, June 25, with Sweden also reaching the round of 32 as a third-place finisher.
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