Japan Draws 1-1 with Sweden in Dallas, Advances to Round of 32 and Faces Brazil in Houston

Japan draws 1-1 with Sweden in Dallas and secures a place in the round of 32, setting up a match against Brazil in Houston.Daizen Maeda gives Japan the lead after a polished move that begins with Ritsu Doan, and Anthony Elanga levels with a long-range strike six minutes later.Japan finish second in Group F behind the Netherlands, which beat Tunisia 3-1, while Sweden progress as one of the best third-placed teams after tactical caution dominated the first half.Zion Suzuki makes late saves to preserve the draw, Hajime Moriyasu and Graham Potter reflect on mixed performances, and Dirk Nowitzki watches from the stands in a Sweden shirt.
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