Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw
Japan will face Brazil in a World Cup last-32 clash after drawing 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to finish runners-up behind the Netherlands in Group F...
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Japan will face Brazil in the World Cup knockouts after a nervy 1-1 draw with Sweden, securing their place as runners-up in Group F.
- Japan finished with 5 points, behind group winners Netherlands (7 points).
- Daizen Maeda scored for Japan, with Anthony Elanga equalizing for Sweden.
- Sweden also qualified for the knockouts as one of the best third-placed teams, while Tunisia was eliminated.
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Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 to top Group F and avoid Brazil - June 2026
The Netherlands secured top spot in World Cup Group F with a 3-1 victory over Tunisia, advancing to the knockout stages as group winners and avoiding a match against Brazil. Meanwhile, Japan will face Brazil in the World Cup knockouts after a nervy 1-1 draw with Sweden, securing their place as runners-up in Group F. In contrast, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann described his team's 2-1 loss to Ecuador as "tactical suicide" after Ecuador came from behind to secure a crucial win. Additionally, Turkey secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over a heavily rotated United States side with a last-gasp winner from Kaan Ayhan, exiting the World Cup with heads held high. Australia has also secured a spot in the World Cup's last 32 after a 0-0 draw with Paraguay in Santa Clara on Thursday.
