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Japan and Sweden both reach World Cup last 32 after Elanga’s strike seals draw

Japan and Sweden both reach World Cup last 32 after Elanga’s strike seals draw
⚽ Football News · The Guardian · Jun 26, 2026

It was a result that served everybody but, even though the mutual convenience of a draw became evident rapidly, at least this game conjured up two moments to cherish. Japan guaranteed the runners-up spot that always seemed likely to be theirs and will face Brazil in Houston on Monday; a point was enough for third-place

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