Daizen Maeda's smart finish to Japan's team goal is cancelled out by Anthony Elanga's long-range strike as Sweden fight back in a 1-1 draw that takes both sides through to the World Cup knockout stages.
Sport news from all most important UK portals
Japan 1-1 Sweden: Anthony Elanga cancelled out Daizen Maeda’s opener in a game lacking in quality
It was a result that served everybody but, even though the mutual convenience of a draw became evident rapidly, at least this game conjured up two moments to cherish. Japan guaranteed the runners-up spot that always seemed likely to be theirs and will face Brazil in Houston on Monday; a point was enough for third-placed Sweden to run the gauntlet of some …
The Oranje bus had better get a move on. A comfortable victory over Tunisia after being sent on their way by a record-equalling 12th own goal of the tournament and further strikes from Brian Brobbey and Jan Paul van Hecke sealed top spot in Group F for the Netherlands ahead of Japan.Their prize is avoiding a meeting with Brazil in the last 32, with Ronald …
The Netherlands were leading 2-0 against Tunisia in their final group game of the World Cup 2026 when the match was halted at the start of the second half
Fastest sport news
Angry Ginge encountered an alleged racist supporter during England's 0-0 draw with Ghana at Boston Stadium
Anthony Elanga's stunning equaliser booked Sweden's spot in the World Cup knockout stages after a 1-1 draw with Japan, who also go through as the second-placed team in Group F.
Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says comments from ex-Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about their "wild" playing style could be considered racist.
Anthony Elanga scores a brilliant curling effort from the edge of the area to draw Sweden level with Japan in their FIFA World Cup Group F match at Dallas Stadium.
Sebastian Beccacece was on the verge of losing his job as Ecuador head coach as the clock ticked down against Germany - now he has a last-32 match to look forward to.
⚽️ Kick-off time: 7pm local/10pm EDT/3pm BST/12pm AEST⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Tables | And mail Beau⚽️ Follow live coverage of Paraguay v Australia as it happensQuestions for readers:1. Who’s your favorite all-time Turkey player? Mine: Hakan Şükür, “the Bull of the Bosphorus.” Continue reading...
All sport news in one place
Where Steve Clarke and Lindsey Mac differ is she doesn't think she'll be going home. Not yet. She's already five grand into this trip and, as the phrase goes, in for a penny, in for a pound.
Mikel Oyarzabal has done everything in his power to buck the trend of the egotistic centre forward. But that has created a misconception that he isn't one of the world's best strikers. He is.
RICHARD GIBSON: The weather that greeted the start of the 68th such contest here on the banks of the River Trent was inhospitable with the mercury peaking at 32 degrees.
