Japan book Brazil WC clash; Sweden also advance

Fri, Jun 26, 5:14 AM UTC

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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