The new World Cup format is proving too complicated for even the players to understand. Anthony Elanga was crestfallen as the final whistle blew on Sweden's match against Japan overnight, his frustration evident as he slumped to the ground with his head in his hands. Elanga's brilliant second-half goal had ensured Sweden drew 1-1 with Japan, but he did not realise that a point was enough to secure his nation's progress to the knockout stages.