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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)
· 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 The San Antonio
San Antonio soccer fans will be keeping a close eye on the upcoming match between Japan and Brazil, set to take place in Houston on Monday. As Japan advances to the knockout round for the third consecutive World Cup, local enthusiasts of the sport will be eager to see how they fare against a highly ranked team like Brazil. The fact that Japan will be playing in a nearby city adds to the excitement, making it a viable option for San Antonio residents to attend the match. With Japan's impressive performance in the group stage, including their seventh goal of the tournament, fans are likely to be optimistic about their chances against Brazil. The city's own soccer community may also be inspired by Japan's success, potentially leading to increased interest and participation in local leagues and programs.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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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