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Rayan emphasizes Brazil's teamwork ahead of knockout match against Japan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:41 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Rayan emphasizes Brazil's teamwork ahead of knockout match against Japan

Summary

Ahead of their Round of 32 clash with Japan on Monday, June 29, Rayan expressed confidence in Brazil's collective abilities. During a press conference on June 26 in New Jersey, the 19-year-old forward spoke about the importance of teamwork and praised the squad's depth. Rayan, who started in Brazil's recent 3-0 victory over Scotland, reflected on his personal journey from youth leagues to making his World Cup debut. He highlighted the team's resilience and focus as they prepare for the challenging matchup against Japan.

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•Rayan spoke at a press conference in New Jersey on June 26.
•Brazil will face Japan in the World Cup Round of 32 on June 29.
•Rayan highlighted Brazil's strong team spirit and depth.
•He started in a 3-0 win over Scotland on June 24.
•Rayan emphasized the impact of youth national teams on his career.

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Forward Rayan spoke about expectations for Brazil’s next World Cup match, against Japan next Monday (29), in the Round of 32. In a press conference held this Friday (26) at The Ridge hotel in New Je...
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