Anthony Elanga scored a crucial goal for Sweden in their final group stage match against Japan at the Women’s World Cup, seemingly securing a draw. However, Elanga was unaware that his goal had, in fact, qualified Sweden for the knockout stage. The 24-year-old player admitted he did not know a single point would be enough to advance. Sweden finished second in their group, progressing to the next round of the tournament. The match concluded with a 1-1 tie, but the result proved sufficient for Sweden’s advancement. This unexpected qualification adds an element of surprise to Sweden’s World Cup journey. The team now prepares for the challenges ahead in the knockout phase.