Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash

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Japan fans celebrated in Shibuya after their team drew with Sweden in the World Cup, securing a spot in the last 32 and a meeting with Brazil. The result marked Japan's third consecutive appearance in the knockout stage and fifth qualification from seven tournaments since 2002. Japan will face Brazil in Houston on Monday, with fans expressing confidence in their team's ability to challenge the Brazilian squad.

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▪Japan drew with Sweden in the World Cup, securing a spot in the last 32.
▪The draw set up a last-32 meeting with Brazil in Houston on Monday.
▪Japan has appeared in the knockout stage for the third consecutive time and qualified for the fifth time from seven tournaments since 2002.

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▪ Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash — Yahoo Sports
▪ Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash — Euronews
▪ World Cup 2026 Japan Draw Sweden to Set Up Brazil Clash — The Rio Times
▪ Japan through to World Cup last 32 after 1-1 draw with Sweden — Channel NewsAsia
▪ World Cup 2026: Japan held by Sweden in dramatic Group F finale — France 24

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No Comment just in Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash Last updated: 55 minutes ago Supporters packed sports bars and public viewing areas before flooding the famous Shibuya Crossing, waving flags and chanting after the final whistle. The result sent both teams into the last 32, with Japan finishing second in Group F and setting up a last-32 meeting with Brazil. Police monitored the large crowds as fans celebrated the team's latest qualification. Japan took the lead through Daizen Maeda before Sweden equalised six minutes later with a goal from Anthony Elanga in Arlington, Texas.

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