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Japan

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As supporters celebrated Japan booking their place in the knock-out stages of the World Cup as Group F runners-up, attentions then turned to their post-match endeavours.
The result was enough to see Graham Potter's side finish as one of the top eight third-place sides to reach the last-32 stage of the tournament.

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Thank goodness this is Dallas and not Gijon. There was ultimately no disgrace in a draw …

Japan reach World Cup last 32 after 1-1 draw with Sweden on 26 June, prompting celebrations across Tokyo. , sparking huge celebrations in Tokyo’s Shibuya. They now face Brazil in the knockout stage.
"The technical work has started, and we hope to be there soon," IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said at a news conference in Japan on Friday.
Goals from Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga were enough to see both teams through to the Round of 32.

The Oranje bus had better get a move on. A comfortable victory over Tunisia after being sent on their way by a record-equalling 12th own goal of the tournament and further strikes from Brian Brobbey …

It was a result that served everybody but, even though the mutual convenience of a draw became evident rapidly, at least this game conjured up two moments to cherish. Japan guaranteed the runners-up …

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Japan take on Sweden and Tunisia face the Netherlands in the final round of Group F matches.

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