A deserved qualification for Japan.
A very controlled first half, with intensity, technical quality, collective discipline, and strong defensive organization.
In the second half, Sweden pushed hard, but Japan showed character, resilience, and the ability to suffer together.
This team knows how to play, but also how to fight when needed.
All the ingredients are there now ahead of an exciting Round of 32 clash against Brazil.
Ganbare Nippon 💪🇯🇵⚽️❤️
Pope Leo XIV, after @AJPierzynski12 told him that the White Sox were in first place...
"Oh, I'm watching and paying attention, don't worry."
(Via: @Ken_Rosenthal)