The Japanese side went ahead before Houssein Soumare equalised late on to send the match at the Sannavallen in Kristinehamn to extra-time.

The two sides still could not be separated following the additional period and the contest went to penalties.

Japan held their nerve, winning 5-3 to condemn Sweden to the play-off for seventh place.

Japan will go on to face either Russia, who beat Germany 9-0, to decide who finishes fifth.

Both semi-finals are scheduled to be held tomorrow, with defending champions Saudi Arabia going up against France.

Argentina play Poland in the other semi-final.

The fifth and seventh-place matches will take place on Friday (August 17) before the final is held the following day.