Japan hid its best player for two entire rounds at the 2026 World Cup. Takefusa Kubo, the Real Sociedad midfielder nicknamed the “Japanese Messi”, was injured in his debut against the Netherlands and was left out of the next two games. But the Japanese team has a plan: to bring him back in the knockout match against Brazil, on June 29, in Houston. Absurd speed, dribbling and vision of the game. If Kubo plays, Brazil will need to take great care. Does Ancelotti have an answer for that? Sign up so you don’t miss any analysis before the game!

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