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Japan prepares for crucial World Cup match against Brazil

ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 12:58 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Japan prepares for crucial World Cup match against Brazil
Summary

Japan's national soccer team is set to face Brazil in the Round of 32 of the World Cup on June 29. Japan FA president Tsuneyasu Miyamoto described the upcoming match as potentially the biggest in the nation's history. The teams are gearing up for a high-stakes encounter that could determine their progression in the tournament. Fans and players alike are anticipating a challenging and pivotal match against a historically dominant opponent.

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  • •Japan faces Brazil in World Cup Round of 32 on June 29.
  • •Tsuneyasu Miyamoto labels match as possibly Japan's biggest ever.
  • •Both teams are preparing for a crucial knockout stage encounter.
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  • 1:37 AMESPN Soccer — Japan brace for 'biggest' WCup clash with Brazil
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Japan FA president Tsuneyasu Miyamoto believes Monday's World Cup Round of 32 clash against Brazil could be the biggest match in the nation's history.

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