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SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) faced Brazil on 29 June (local time) in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ at Houston Stadium in the United States.

In this knockout-stage clash against the five-time world champions, head coach MORIYASU Hajime named the following starting XI. SUZUKI Zion (Parma Calcio 1913) started in goal behind a back three of TOMIYASU Takehiro (AFC Ajax), TANIGUCHI Shogo (Sint-Truidense VV) and ITO Hiroki (Bayern Munich). SANO Kaishu (Mainz 05) partnered KAMADA Daichi (Crystal Palace) in central midfield, while DOAN Ritsu (Eintracht Frankfurt) operated on the right and NAKAMURA Keito (Stade de Reims) on the left as wing-backs. ITO Junya (KRC Genk) and MAEDA Daizen (Celtic FC) played in advanced roles behind lone striker UEDA Ayase (Feyenoord).

Japan defended with discipline in the opening half, limiting Brazil's intricate passing combinations while looking to break quickly on the counter whenever possession was regained. .....

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