Download the TribunX news application on the Play Store or App Store to get a new experience… TRIBUN-VIDEO.COM – The Japanese national team is certain to challenge the Brazilian national team in the round of 32 match of the 2026 World Cup. This certainty was obtained after the Japanese National Team won a ticket to the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup as runners-up in Group F. The Blue Samurai Team sealed the group runner-up position by stealing one match point against the Swedish National Team in the deciding match. The two teams had to settle for sharing the points after drawing 1-1 at Dallas Stadium, United States, Friday (26/6/2026) morning WIB. Japan took the lead through a goal scored by Daizen Maeda after only ten minutes of the second half. Receiving Ritsu Doan’s through ball, Maeda, who was in the penalty box, cleverly chipped the ball past the goalkeeper. However, the advantage of the Asian representatives did not last long after Sweden equalized in the 62nd minute through Anthony Elanga’s goal. Elanga stabbed from the right wing to the center and fired a left-footed shot that aimed at the far post. This result made Japan finish in second place in Group F with five points from three matches, two points behind the Netherlands. Meanwhile, Sweden finished in third place with four points and qualified for the top 32 as one of the best third-place teams. In the round of 32, Japan will challenge the Brazilian National Team who qualified as winners of Group C with seven points. The match between Brazil and Japan will take place at Houston Stadium, United States, Tuesday (30/6/2026) early morning WIB. The Brazilian national team and the Japanese national team faced off in an international friendly match in October 2025. Japan at that time was able to win 3-2 and it was their first win against Brazil in 14 matches. Previously, Brazil had never lost to Japan in 13 meetings with 11 of them ending in victory. Taking place at the Tokyo Stadium, Brazil dominated the first half and took a 2-0 lead into the halftime break. The two goals from South American representatives were scored by Paulo Henrique and Gabriel Martinelli. However, Japan recovered in the second half and equalized through a goal from Takumi Minamino and an own goal from Fabricio Bruno. Ayase Ueda’s header in the final minutes then sealed a historic win for the home team. “Everyone in our team lost focus in the second half,” Casemiro told Brazilian television station Globo. “This is the highest level, if you let your guard down throughout the first half it could cost you the World Cup, the Copa America or an Olympic medal.” “This is completely unacceptable and we have to learn from it because the World Cup is only a few months away.” “We have to pay attention to details because small things can cost us everything,” he added. The match against Japan in the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup will be an opportunity for revenge for five-time champions Brazil. The only World Cup meeting between the two teams occurred in 2006 when Brazil beat Japan 4-1. https://superball.bolasport.com/read/334390792/piala-dunia-2026-ditantang-jepang-di-babak-32-besar-brasil-usung-misi-balas-dendam?page=3 (Tribun-Video.com) VP: RAMA(INTERPRISE) Uploader: Erwin Joko Prasetyo
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