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Brazil and Japan announce line-ups for World Cup last-32 clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 3:37 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Brazil and Japan announce line-ups for World Cup last-32 clash
Summary

Brazil faces Japan in the Round of 16 at the World Cup in Houston at 9:00 PM. Neymar and Endrick will start on the bench, with Rayan, Vinícius Júnior, and Matheus Cunha leading the attack for Brazil. Carlo Ancelotti and Hajime Moriyasu have finalized their line-ups ahead of a highly anticipated match. This marks a significant moment for both teams in this knockout stage.

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  • •Match kicks off at 9:00 PM in Houston.
  • •Neymar and Endrick are on the bench.
  • •Rayan, Vinícius Júnior, and Matheus Cunha start for Brazil.
  • •This is the first clash of the Round of 16.
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  • 3:37 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Brazil v Japan: line-ups for a blockbuster last-32 clash!
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Day of truth for Neymar and the Seleção.The first big clash of the Round of 16 at this World Cup sees Brazil take on Japan in Houston (9:00 PM). Carlo Ancelotti’s and Hajime Moriyasu’s lineups a...

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