Sweden's Elanga earns draw with Japan to keep their World Cup alive
Sweden secured a 1-1 draw against Japan in their Group F World Cup match, with Anthony Elanga scoring the equalizer. Both teams have successfully advanced to the knockout stages of the tournament.
Why it matters
This result confirms both nations' progression in a major global sporting event, impacting the bracket for the upcoming round of 32.
Sweden salvaged a 1-1 draw with Japan as both sides confirmed their progress to the World Cup knockout rounds on Thursday (June 25, 2026) after Anthony Elanga curled in a 62nd-minute equaliser to earn Graham Potter s team a share of the points in Group F.
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