In the final Group F match of the 2026 World Cup, Japan secured a 1-1 draw against Sweden. The result sent the Asian side into the Round of 32, where they will face Brazil.
The match was evenly contested, with both sides having chances to win. Japan opened the scoring, but Sweden quickly equalized and prevented the opponent from regaining the lead for the remainder of the game.
With this result, Japan finished second in the group, while Sweden placed third. In the Round of 32, Japan will face the formidable challenge of Brazil, the most successful team in World Cup history.
Brazil enters the knockout stage as one of the tournament favorites, and the match against Japan promises to be a thrilling encounter. The Blue Samurai will need to maximize their mental strength and tactical discipline to spring a surprise against the stronger opponent.
