Japan, Brazil and Gabriel Magalhães
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The Brazil and Japan national soccer teams battle in the 2026 World Cup round of 32, both hoping for a deep knockout run. Follow for live updates.
Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup as three knockout matches are set for today, starting with Brazil vs. Japan.
A Japan supporter summed up the collective feelings of its fans after suffering a heartbreaking defeat to end their World Cup run.
Brazil take on dark horses Japan in the World Cup round of 32 at NRG Stadium in Houston today. Brazil topped their group to reach the knockout stage, while Japan finished as runners-up in Group F. The winners of today’s game will face either Ivory Coast or Norway in New York for a place in the quarter-finals.
Japan's streak of losses in World Cup knockout round is at five after Brazil rallies for 2-1 win in final minutes in Houston.
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Rio bus drivers and workers throughout Brazil demand shorter work week as lawmakers examine proposal
Hundreds of bus drivers on strike protested in downtown Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, demanding better conditions, increased pay and an end to the six-day working week. They are also part of a broader movement of workers pushing to guarantee Brazilians two days off a week.
All of that said, this game is also proof that Ancelotti is not just a pure vibesman, a coach whose abilities are limited to taming egos and soothing people’s stress with his cool-uncle energy, the coaching equivalent of a yukka plant and a playlist of falling rain, all accompanied by an arched eyebrow.
Jameis Winston continues his FIFA World Cup™ journey with a trip to experience his first-ever FIFA World Cup™ knockout stage as Brazil takes on a tournament heavyweight in a highly anticipated Round of 32 showdown.
