Japan and Sweden both reach World Cup last 32 after Elanga’s strike seals draw

Japan secured second place in their group at the Women's World Cup and will face Brazil in Houston on Monday, while Sweden advanced as third place after a 1-1 draw in Dallas. Daizen Maeda opened the scoring for Japan before Anthony Elanga replied with a spectacular long-range strike to level for Sweden. The result means Sweden could face France or Norway in the round of 32, with both teams ultimately satisfied by the outcome.