Brazil face disciplined Japan in World Cup knockout clash
A place in the Round of 16 is on the line as five-time champions Brazil meet a disciplined Japan side in their first-ever World Cup encounter.
Brazil enter the knockout stage with momentum after topping Group C with seven points. Following a tense 1-1 draw with Morocco, Carlo Ancelotti’s side found their clinical edge with back-to-back 3-0 victories over Haiti and Scotland. Ancelotti has yet to confirm his starting XI but welcomed Neymar back to action as a substitute in their last outing, providing a significant boost to the Seleção's frontline.
Japan reached the Round of 32 after an unbeaten group stage, including a dominant 4-0 win over Tunisia and a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. Manager Hajime Moriyasu has built a side known for structural cohesion and defensive discipline, though they showed defensive vulnerabilities by conceding three goals across their final two group games. They remain a dangerous counter-attacking threat, specifically through wing-back Ritsu Doan.
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Per-game averages at this tournament — updates as the games are played.
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The road to the final.
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