Brazil vs Japan live: Selecao take on World Cup dark horses Samurai Blue for place in last 16
Summary
Brazil will play Japan in a knockout match at the 2026 World Cup for a spot in the last 16. Brazil is favored to win but is cautious about Japan, who are considered surprise contenders in the tournament.Key Facts
- The match is set in Houston and the winner advances to play Ivory Coast or Norway next.
- Brazil finished first in their group, led by Vinicius Junior who scored four goals in the group stage.
- Japan finished second in their group, with one win and two draws.
- Japan recently beat Brazil 3-2 in a friendly match, marking their first win over Brazil.
- Brazil’s star player Neymar is recovering from a calf injury and expected to play more minutes soon.
- Japan’s top forward Takefusa Kubo is out due to a meniscus tear.
- Japan has qualified for the knockout stage in 3 of the last 4 World Cups but has never gone past the round of 16.
- Brazil’s captain Marquinhos said the friendly loss to Japan was a learning experience for the team.
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