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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.
Bayern Munich is close to sealing deals for Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown, but to finance the reinforcements the club must offload at least four first‑team members, targeting €50‑60 million and navigating a subdued transfer market.
The Japanese national team arrived in Nashville for World Cup preparation, holding an open session at Geodis Park and planning a prolonged stay at Nashville SC's facility while targeting a historic advance past the round of 16.
Bayern Munich is redefining its transfer approach, seeking a left winger with multi‑positional ability and lower cost than Anthony Gordon, while keeping an eye on defensive stability.
Celtic secured a 3-1 victory over Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup final, completing a domestic double, while Japanese forwards made notable contributions in England, Germany and Spain.