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Japan and Sweden play to 1-1 draw as both advance to knockout round at the World Cup
By Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 26, 2026
· 3 min read
Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, helping Sweden to a 1-1 draw Thursday night that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup.Elanga’s impressive left-footed strike from just outside the right corner of the box in the 62nd minute was h...
Key takeaway Elanga has scored only three goals in 49 games for Newcastle, but zero in 32 Premier League matches.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The World Cup matchup between Japan and Sweden has local implications for San Antonio soccer fans, particularly with Japan's upcoming match against Brazil scheduled to take place in Houston on Monday. As the Japanese team prepares to face off against the highly ranked Brazilian team, local fans may be interested in making the short trip to Houston to catch the action in person. The fact that Japan is advancing out of the group stage for the third consecutive World Cup is a testament to the country's growing soccer prowess, and their match against Brazil is sure to be a highly anticipated event. With the Netherlands having already topped Group F, Japan's second-place finish sets the stage for a exciting matchup against one of the tournament's top teams. San Antonio fans will likely be keeping a close eye on the outcome of this match, and may even have the opportunity to see some of the world's best soccer players in action just a few hours down the road.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, helping Sweden to a 1-1 draw Thursday night that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup.Elanga’s impressive left-footed strike from just outside the right corner of the box in the 62nd minute was h...
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