MIYAGI -- The 2002 World Cup lost its second pre-tournament favorite in two days Wednesday after Argentina followed France to the airport after drawing 1-1 with Sweden at Miyagi Stadium.
As England drew 0-0 with Nigeria in the afternoon's other Group F match in Osaka, 45,777 fans saw Sweden top the group and clinch a second-round tie with Senegal in Oita.
Following a superb 59th-minute free-kick from Southampton midfielder Anders Svensson, the game reached boiling point when Argentina snatched a late equalizer from second-half substitute Hernan Crespo in the 88th minute.