Carlo Ancelotti chooses plus a number of former Serie A gamers together with , , and as Brazil face ’s Japan within the World Cup Spherical of 32.
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The winners of this fixture will go on to face both or the within the Spherical of 16 on July 5.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JUNE 24: Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Brazil, speaks with #10 as he prepares to be substituted in in the course of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between and Brazil at Miami Stadium on June 24, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Picture by Robert Cianflone/Getty Photos)
Italian coach Ancelotti is shouldering loads of expectation going into his , on the helm of the nation that has received the World Cup greater than another.
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, following the 1-1 draw in opposition to with 3-0 victories over and Scotland.
has been dominated out by harm, however Brazil follow Vinicius and supporting striker Cunha.
There are quite a few former Serie A gamers concerned, together with ex-Juventus defender Danilo, former Roma males Alisson Becker and Marquinhos, plus one-time midfielder Lucas Paqueta.
Present Atalanta midfielder is on the bench, however Roma winger Wesley Franca was pressured to withdraw as a result of harm.
TOKYO, JAPAN – MAY 31: Zion Suzuki of Japan applauds followers after the worldwide pleasant match between Japan and Iceland at MUFG Stadium on Could 31, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. (Picture by Kenta Harada/Getty Photos)
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Japan received by means of their group unbeaten after crushing 4-0, round a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands and 1-1 in opposition to .
sustained an harm within the final match.
Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is impressing within the World Cup thus far and earned some robust switch curiosity in consequence.
Ex-Lazio midfielder and former man are additionally within the squad, with veteran left-back .
The referee at this time is Italian Maurizio Mariani, together with his assistant referees additionally representing Calcio.
Brazil vs. Japan line-ups
Brazil: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhanes, ; Bruno Guimaraes, ; Rayan, Paqueta, Vinicius Jr; Cunha
Japan: Suzuki; , Tomiyasu, Taniguchi; Doan, Sano, , Nakamura; Kamada, Maeda;