Japan and Sweden both advanced to the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after drawing 1-1 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in their final Group 6 match.
Daizen Maeda put Japan ahead in the 56th minute, but Anthony Elanga equalised for Sweden six minutes later to split the points.
Japan finished second in Group 6 on five points, behind group winners the Netherlands. Sweden ended third on four points but secured a place in the last 32 as one of the best third-placed sides across all groups.
