Netherlands, Japan, Sweden into World Cup knockouts
Japan's defender #02 Yukinari Sugawara and Sweden's midfielder #24 Elliot Stroud fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between Japan and Sweden at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 25, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)
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June 25, 2026

Netherlands, Japan, Sweden into World Cup knockouts

KANSAS CITY, United States (AFP)—The Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 in the World Cup on Thursday and go through to the last 32 as Group F winners while Japan and Sweden will join them.

Japan and Sweden drew 1-1, meaning Japan finish as group runners-up and Sweden qualify with four points as one of the best eight third-placed teams.

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