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Keeper Zion Suzuki Shines as Japan Survive Sweden to Set up World Cup Round of 32 Clash with Brazil
Daizen Maeda scored for Japan, but Anthony Elanga equalized as the team finished second in Group F and advanced to face Brazil.
- On Thursday, Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden, finishing runners-up in Group F and advancing to a round of 32 clash against Brazil.
- In front of 70,000 spectators in Texas, Daizen Maeda opened the scoring for Japan on 56 minutes, but Anthony Elanga equalized six minutes later for Sweden.
- Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki preserved the draw by denying late efforts from Elanga and Alexander Isak, while Japan dominated possession but flagged under Swedish late-match pressure.
- The Netherlands finished atop the group after defeating Tunisia 3-1, while Sweden qualified as one of the best third-placed finishers despite Japan remaining undefeated in group play.
- Japan faces Brazil on Monday in Houston in a round of 32 matchup against the record five-time World Cup champions, presenting a formidable test after the group stage.
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Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash
Japan reach World Cup last 32 after 1-1 draw with Sweden on 26 June, prompting celebrations across Tokyo. , sparking huge celebrations in Tokyo’s Shibuya. They now face Brazil in the knockout stage.
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Video. Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash
Video. Japan reach World Cup last 32 after 1-1 draw with Sweden on 26 June, prompting celebrations across Tokyo. , sparking huge celebrations in Tokyo’s Shibuya. They now face Brazil in the knockout stage.
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