World Cup Coverage
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Japan book Brazil World Cup clash as Sweden also advance
Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, giving Sweden a 1-1 draw Thursday night that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup.

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BBC · 22h
Japan and Sweden draw takes both into last 32
Reuters · 16h
Sweden's Elanga earns draw with Japan to keep their World Cup alive

Netherlands tops group with win over Tunisia

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Japan vs. Sweden, Tunisia vs. Netherlands Live World Cup 2026 Updates, Scores and Highlights
The knockout stage bracket continues to take shape at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with more double-game action on Thursday. It's on to Group F. Both the Netherlands and Japan enter on four points, setting up a fascinating final matchday.

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FOX Sports on MSN · 22h
4 takeaways from Netherlands' group-clinching win vs. Tunisia at the World Cup
The New York Times · 23h
Netherlands ease past sorry Tunisia to top World Cup Group F: Live updates and reaction

Japan fans use Irving

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Sweden, Japan fans excited for important match at Dallas Stadium
A draw would clinch Japan a spot in the knockout stage with 5 points in group play, with the possibility of winning the group or finishing second.

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FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth on MSN · 1d
Japan fans hold massive rally in Dallas before final group stage match
Reuters on MSN · 1d
Japan fans sent airborne at Dallas pre-match party
Reuters

Rayan's Japan homework awaits as Brazil eye World Cup last-32 win

Brazil winger Rayan has already made World Cup history with his feet, but on Friday the 19-year-old discovered that tournament football also comes with homework, ​especially when the next test is Japan.
CBS Texas on MSN

World Cup match shines in Arlington: Curtains down, spotlight on

Japan and Sweden’s World Cup match lit up AT&T Stadium on Thursday, with FIFA ordering the west‑side curtains closed — eliminating the glare that has long frustrated Cowboys fans. The move gave players and spectators a clear,
The Associated Press- Sports on MSN

Daichi Kamada's late goal gives Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in World Cup opener for both

Daichi Kamada and his Japanese teammates were minutes away from a World Cup -opening loss that wouldn't have been unexpected considering the opponent. His tying goal will be remembered for a long time in his homeland,

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