27.06.2026 11:31
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Japan and Sweden drew 1-1. With this result, Japan finished second in the group with 5 points, while Sweden finished third with 4 points. The image of Anthony Elanga collapsing to the ground at the end of the match, believing they failed to advance from the group after the draw with Japan, quickly became a hot topic.
In the 3rd match of Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Japan and Sweden drew 1-1. With this result, Japan finished second in the group with 5 points, while Sweden finished third with 4 points.
JAPAN TOOK THE LEAD
Seeking a goal in the opponent's half during the second half, Japan took the lead in the 56th minute. In an attack developed by Doan and Sagawara with short passes, Maeda met the ball just outside the penalty arc. This player moved into the penalty area and sent the ball into the net to the goalkeeper's right.
A MAGNIFICENT GOAL FROM ELANGA
Sweden's response came quickly after the goal. In the 62nd minute, during an attack from the right wing, Elanga received a pass from Gyökeres and aimed directly at the goal from outside the penalty area. The ball went into the net to the right of goalkeeper Suzuki.
SWEDEN SECURED A SPOT AS ONE OF THE BEST THIRD-PLACED TEAMS
In the group where the Netherlands led with 7 points, Japan took second place with 5 points. Sweden, with 4 points, finished the group stage in third place. Tunisia, having lost all three matches, finished last and bid farewell to the tournament.
THOUGHT THEY WERE ELIMINATED AND COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND
The match was marked by the sorrow of Swedish player Anthony Elanga at the end. As the referee blew the final whistle, star player Elanga, thinking his team had been eliminated from the World Cup, collapsed to the ground and expressed great sadness. These moments quickly became a trending topic.