Sweden has secured advancement in World Cup 2026 after a 1-1 draw with Japan. Anthony Elanga scored the decisive goal on 61 minutes.

What happened in the match?

Sweden started the match strongly but Japan took the lead through Daizen Maeda on 55 minutes. However, Sweden equalized six minutes later through Anthony Elanga.

Why is it important for Sweden?

Sweden now has one win, one loss, and one draw in the group stage. This means that Sweden will finish third in the group and advance to the round of 16.

What's next?

Sweden will face either France or Norway in the next match. It depends on which other third-placed teams advance in the tournament.

StatValue
Last resultSweden 4-3 Algeria (2025-06-10)
Recent form4W-0D-1L (WWWWL)

Sweden has a strong form going into the next match and hopes to go far in the tournament.