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The Updated Eight-Team List: Who Survives World Cup 2026's Third-Place Scramble

Sweden, Bosnia, Ecuador and Paraguay clinch World Cup 2026's third-place spots while Scotland and DR Congo sweat the final group-stage whistles.

Latin Times · Jun 27

Why Norway’s gamble to rest Haaland and Odegaard can pay off at the World Cup

Stale Solbakken’s took a bold decision to rotate 10 of his starting XI and effectively give up top spot to France, but there is sound logic to his choice

The Independent UK · Jun 26

World Cup 2026: Ecuador upset Germany, Ivory Coast qualify for next round

Despite an unexpected loss against Ecuador, Germany take top spot in group E. Ivory Coast are through to the knockout stage of the competition for the first time in their history. The Netherlands cement their position at the top of group F, thanks to a confident win over Tunisia. Despite…

France 24 · Jun 26

Japan and Sweden secure World Cup knockout places after 1-1 draw

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The Independent UK · Jun 26

Japan 1-1 Sweden: Both teams qualify as Daizen Maeda scores at second World Cup

Japan and Sweden booked their places in the knockout phase of the World Cup as they drew 1-1 in their final Group F clash

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26

FIFA World Cup: Sweden's Elanga earns draw with Japan to keep their hopes alive

Sweden secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Japan, with Anthony Elanga's late equalizer ensuring both teams advanced to the World Cup knockout stages. Japan, finishing second in Group F, will face Brazil, while Sweden's point was enough to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Japan and Sweden book spots in round of 32 after dull draw in Group F climax

Japan 1-1 Sweden: Anthony Elanga cancelled out Daizen Maeda’s opener in a game lacking in quality

The Independent UK · Jun 26

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

Japan and Sweden drew 1-1 after Anthony Elanga cancelled out Daizen Maeda’s opener, as both teams advanced to the knockouts

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26

Japan draw 1-1 with Sweden to finish second in Group F

DALLAS - ⁠Japan ⁠held on to ​draw 1-1 with Sweden in ​their World Cup ‌match on Thursday to finish runners-up in Group F and book a meeting in the knockout stage ​with ⁠five-times champions Brazil after an Anthony Elanga strike cancelled out Daizen Maeda's opener.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26

Netherlands power to win over Tunisia and set up last-32 meeting with Morocco

Strikes from Brian Brobbey and Jan Paul van Hecke, and an own goal, sealed top spot in Group F for the Netherlands with a 3-1 win over Tunisia

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26