
Japan Falls to Brazil in World Cup Round of 32 Thriller
Japan led 1-0 at halftime but succumbed to a stoppage-time goal, leaving the Samurai Blue with a narrow 2-1 defeat against Brazil in Houston.
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Japan led 1-0 at halftime but succumbed to a stoppage-time goal, leaving the Samurai Blue with a narrow 2-1 defeat against Brazil in Houston.

Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti has named an unchanged XI for the round‑of‑32 match against Japan, while the Asian side prepares a reshuffled defense. The encounter promises a tactical battle and a historic chance for Japan to topple the five‑time champions.

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