Japan and Sweden played out a tense 1-1 draw at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, with both sides leaving Group F with their tournament hopes shaped by the stalemate. Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead in the 56th minute, but Sweden equalized through Anthony Elanga six minutes later. Japan controlled possession at 52 percent and was more clinical in front of goal, with four goalkeeper saves compared to Sweden's two. However, Sweden created more chances overall, registering eleven shots to Japan's eight. The result proves decisive for the group's trajectory: Japan advances to the knockout stage having qualified for the top two, while Sweden's elimination from top-two contention is now mathematically certain. Maeda's influential performance, earning player of the match honors with a 7.9 rating, underscored Japan's defensive solidity despite the late concession.