Japan continue their march toward a third trip to the final in their last four appearances in the tournament when they face Sweden in the quarterfinals of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup on Friday. Japan, who won the title in 2011 and were runners-up four years later, cruised through the group stage of this edition of the competition before defeating Norway 3-1 in the Round of 16. Sweden also were perfect during group play and squeaked past the United States in their first knockout-stage match, edging Team USA 5-4 on penalties. The winner advances to take on the Spain-Netherlands winner in the semifinals on Aug. 15.
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