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Japan and Sweden play to 1-1 draw as both advance to knockout round at the World Cup
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· 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's impressive left-footed strike from just outside the right corner of the box in the 62nd minute was his second goal of this year's tournament.
Why this matters in Southlake News
With Japan advancing to the knockout round, local soccer fans in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are gearing up for a thrilling matchup against Brazil in Houston on Monday. As the Japanese team prepares to face off against one of the tournament's top contenders, fans in Southlake and surrounding communities will be watching closely to see how their strategy plays out. Coach Hajime Moriyasu's optimism about his team's chances is likely to resonate with local fans, who have been following the tournament with great interest. The fact that Japan has advanced out of the group stage for the third consecutive World Cup is a testament to the team's growing strength and competitiveness, and local soccer enthusiasts will be eager to see how they perform against Brazil. As the tournament heats up, Southlake residents can expect to see plenty of excitement and analysis from local soccer fans and experts.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
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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