Sweden for the Blues in the 16th round, it’s likely
Sweden drew against Japan (1-1) on the night of Thursday to Friday. She could find France in the round of 16 of the World Cup.
On the occasion of the third and final day in Group F of the 2026 World Cup, Japan and Sweden were unable to decide between themselves at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. After a locked first period, two sublime goals were scored during the second act.
The Japanese first opened the scoring thanks to a collective masterpiece, concluded by Daizen Maeda (1-0, 56th). At the moment T, the team was only missing one goal. Samurai Blue to go to the top of their group. Except that six minutes later, Elanga put the two teams back on level terms with a superb curling shot (1-1, 62nd).
Brazil-Japan and France-Sweden in perspective
This result allows Japan and Sweden to qualify for the round of 16, finishing second and third respectively in Group F. It is the Netherlands who finish first. Graham Potter’s men are likely to cross paths with the France team in the next round.
This will happen if the Blues finish first in their group this Friday evening. To achieve this, we will have to draw at least against Norway. If this meeting took place, it would take place on June 30, at 11 p.m. As for the Japanese, they will face Brazil the day before, at 7 p.m.
