Japan Advance To Round Of 32

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Japan draws Sweden, faces Brazil in round of 32

Asia’s football powerhouse Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden in a closely contested final group-stage match of the FIFA World Cup in North America on the 26th. With one win and two draws in the group stage,

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Japan and Sweden play to a draw, both advance to World Cup knockout round

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Japan book Brazil World Cup clash as Sweden also advance

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Tunisia force bizarre World Cup delay after returning to pitch with 10 men

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman was left fuming after the opposing team did something truly bizarre during their World Cup clash.

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

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Japan and Sweden book spots in round of 32 after dull draw in Group F climax

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Dutch ease past Tunisia 3-1 to finish top of Group F

It was a nightmare start for Tunisia as Ellyes ⁠Skhiri sliced Denzel Dumfries' cross into his own goal in the third minute.

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Netherlands power to win over Tunisia and set up last-32 meeting with Morocco

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World Cup 2026: Netherlands secure Group F top spot, Tunisia's nightmare ends

Who will Japan play in World Cup round of 32? Samurai Blue learn opponent

Japan is aiming to secure a place in the Round of 32 as they prepare to take on Sweden Thursday, June 25 in their final Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with only a draw needed to guarantee a spot in the knockout stage.

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Japan vs. Sweden LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as Elanga cancels out Maeda opener

Follow along for live action from Japan vs Sweden at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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World Cup teams to qualify for Round of 32: Updated 2026 knockout bracket, schedule and fixtures

With the 2026 World Cup well into play now, it's never too early to look ahead to the knockout stages. Co-hosts Mexico and the United States were the first two teams to lock in positions in the Round of 32, and more teams will join them in the future.

Projected Round of 32 matchups, bracket for World Cup knockout round

The puzzle that is the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 is slowly piecing together. The second round of group stage matches are in full swing and teams are already punching their tickets to the knockout round and winning their respective groups. By doing so, teams are understanding the path it will take to win it all.

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Japan vs. Sweden live stream: How to watch FIFA World Cup, odds, prediction, pick, lineups, channel

In qualifying, Sweden were beaten home and away by Kosovo and Switzerland, losing 4-1 to the latter in Geneva, and it was only thanks to an impressive record in UEFA's Nations League that this team got a second bite at the cherry under new manager Potter.