Japan won't be pushovers against Brazil in knockouts, coach says
Japan's coach Hajime Moriyasu said his team will not be pushovers when they meet Brazil in the World Cup round of 16. He pointed to a 3-2 comeback win over Brazil in Tokyo last October as evidence of progress. Moriyasu added that Japan's draw with Sweden to finish second in Group F reflects the growth of Japanese and Asian football.
- ▪Japan will face Brazil in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.
- ▪Japan previously defeated Brazil 3-2 in a friendly match in Tokyo last October.
- ▪Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden to secure second place in Group F behind the Netherlands.
- ▪Coach Hajime Moriyasu said the result shows the development of Japanese football and Asian football overall.
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