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Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash
Japan reach World Cup last 32 after 1-1 draw with Sweden on 26 June, prompting celebrations across Tokyo. , sparking huge celebrations in Tokyo’s Shibuya. They now face Brazil in the knockout stage.
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Reuters
· Jun 29, 2026
LIVE: Fans gather in Tokyo to watch World Cup match against Brazil
Japanese soccer fans gather in Tokyo to watch their national team's World Cup round of 32 match against Brazil. #Japan #Brazil #Soccer #Football #FIFAworldcup #Tokyo #Live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
NDTV
· Jun 29, 2026
FIFA WC LIVE: Japan Stun Brazil As Sano Scores Stunning Solo Goal | BRA 0-1 JPN
Brazil vs Japan LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match LIVE Updates: Kaishu Sano has put Japan into a shock 1-0 lead against Brazil in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash in Houston.
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· Jun 29, 2026
Brazil vs. Japan: LIVE watch party of 2026 World Cup
Live from Tokyo and Sao Paulo as fans gather to watch Brazil vs. Japan in Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. #fifaworldcup #japan #brazil
The Namibian
· Jun 26, 2026
Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw
Japan will face Brazil in a World Cup last-32 clash after drawing 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to send both teams through behind the Netherlands in Group F. A game in front of 70,000 in Texas burst into life in the second half, Daizen Maeda giving Japan the lead after the break before Anthony Elanga [] The post Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw appeared first on The Namibian.
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· Jun 23, 2026
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Related coverage for "Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash": Reuters — LIVE: Fans gather in Tokyo to watch World Cup match against Brazil. NDTV — FIFA WC LIVE: Japan Stun Brazil As Sano Scores Stunning Solo Goal | BRA 0-1 JPN. Associated Press — Brazil vs. Japan: LIVE watch party of 2026 World Cup. The Namibian — Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw. GiveMeSport — Why Japan Fans Clean Up the Stadium After Soccer Games. FOX Sports Digital — 4 Takeaways From Japan's Superb Win Over Tunisia At World Cup