Japan national football team played out a 1-1 draw with Sweden national football team, while the Netherlands national football team secured a 3-1 victory over Tunisia national football team in their final Group F matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In the Japan vs Sweden encounter, both sides struggled to break the deadlock in a goalless first half before the game opened up after the restart.
Japan took the lead in the 56th minute through Daizen Maeda, who finished from close range after a well-delivered assist by Ritsu Doan.
Sweden responded quickly, with Anthony Elanga equalising in the 62nd minute after connecting to a pass from Viktor Gyökeres.
Despite late pressure from both sides in search of a winner, the match ended 1-1, a result that ensured both teams progressed to the Round of 32. Japan will face Brazil in the next round, while Sweden awaits confirmation of its opponent after the remaining group fixtures.
In the other Group F clash, the Netherlands made a blistering start against Tunisia, taking the lead in the third minute when Ellyes Skhiri turned the ball into his own net.
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The Dutch doubled their advantage shortly after, with Brian Brobbey finishing off a pass from Virgil van Dijk to make it 2-0 before half-time.
Tunisia pulled one back in the 54th minute through Houssem Mastouri, who capitalised on a fine assist from Hannibal Mejbri to spark hopes of a comeback.
However, the Netherlands restored their two-goal cushion in the 63rd minute when Jan Paul van Hecke found the net to seal a comfortable 3-1 victory.
The result confirmed Netherlands’ progression to the Round of 32, while Tunisia exited the tournament after finishing bottom of Group F without a point
