Developments between Brazil and Japan

Brazil enters the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 in high form, but Japan is considered capable of causing an upset after a series of impressive performances against the big teams.

Brazil cannot underestimate Japan. Photo: Reuters .

After a less-than-ideal start with a draw against Morocco, Brazil quickly asserted their status as title contenders with two consecutive 3-0 victories against Haiti and Scotland to secure first place in Group C. Carlo Ancelotti's team has won 5 of their last 6 matches, and kept two consecutive clean sheets.

However, the challenge posed by Japan promises to be anything but easy. In their most recent encounter in a friendly match last October, the "Blue Samurai" defeated Brazil 3-2, marking their first victory against the "Selecao" after 14 previous meetings.

Coach Hajime Moriyasu's team enters the knockout round with a remarkable record. Besides their victory over Brazil, they also beat England and drew with the Netherlands in 2026. Their 3-4-2-1 system, with its low defensive block and fast counter-attacks, continues to be a potent weapon for the Asian representatives.

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Brazil are likely to keep the same lineup that beat Scotland. Raphinha's participation remains uncertain due to a hamstring injury, opening the door for young talent Rayan to continue partnering Vinicius Junior in attack. The Real Madrid star is also in excellent form, having scored in all three group stage matches.

On the Japanese side, center-back Ko Itakura is not believed to have suffered a serious injury, while Takefusa Kubo is almost certain to be absent due to an unrecovered knee injury. Daizen Maeda is likely to continue to be used after scoring in the final group stage match.

Brazil is still considered slightly superior due to its squad depth and composure in big matches. However, with a solid defensive foundation and sharp counter-attacking ability, Japan is more than capable of making the South American team endure a challenging 90 minutes at Houston Stadium.

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