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Can the Samurai Blue surprise the five-time champions? © France Médias Monde Graphic Studio Brazil's quest for a sixth World Cup title enters the knockouts on Monday as they face Japan in Houston for a place in the last 16. Carlo Ancelotti’s men are favourites but mindful of the threat posed by tournament dark horses Japan, having lost 3-2 when the teams last met in a friendly. Follow our live, minute-by-minute match commentary.
Brazil eased through the group stage in first place above Morocco, with Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior scoring four goals. Japan finished second in their group behind the Netherlands, with one win and two draws.
The winners will advance to a last-16 tie on Sunday against Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey.
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