Arlington, United States, June 26, 2026 (AFP) - Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw

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Japan will face Brazil in a World Cup last-32 clash after drawing 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to send both teams through behind the Netherlands in Group F. A game in front of 70,000 in Texas burst into life in the second half, Daizen Maeda giving Japan the lead after the break but Anthony Elanga levelling minutes later. Japan, fancied as dark horses to go far in the tournament, were hanging on by the end as Alexander Isak and Elanga both went clo......

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