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Japan hope to slay Brazil without star player in World Cup knockouts
(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)In a friendly in Tokyo last October, Brazil surrendered a two-goal halftime lead and watched Japan pull ahead for an eventual 3-2 victory.Rayan, a 19-year-old forward, was not part of Brazil's team that day, so perhaps he can be forgiven for admitting he doesn't know much about the Japanese squad.'I don't know who their best player is,' Rayan said when
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The Eastern Herald
· Jun 29, 2026
Kubo Out, Ancelotti Unbothered, History in the Balance as Japan Face Brazil in Houston
Japan face Brazil in the World Cup Round of 32 at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday without injured star Takefusa Kubo, carrying a 3-2 friendly win over Brazil from October 2025 and chasing a first knockout-stage win in five World Cup appearances.
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· Jun 26, 2026
👀 Brazil learn first World Cup knockout opponents
The Brazil National Team already knows who it will face in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32.Vini Jr., Matheus Cunha Co. will take on Japan in their first knockout match of the World Cup. Japan finish...
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SHOCK on the cards! Japan lead Brazil LIVE!
SHOCK on the cards! Japan lead Brazil LIVE!
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· Jul 1, 2026
Jepun belum cukup bagus-Sano
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Zico backs Brazil but says Japan are ready for any challenge ahead of knockout clash
Brasilia [Brazil], June 28 (ANI): Brazil are set to clash with Japan in their upcoming Round of 32 clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the Brazilian legend Arthur Antunes Coimbra, popularly known as Zico, said he will always support his homeland but admitted he would not be disappointed if Japan spring a surprise in their knockout clash, citing the deep bond his family shares with Japanese football.In a post sh
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LIVE – Brazil v Japan: Commentary, updates, goals and stats as Ancelotti’s side face Asian giants
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