June 29, 2026
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti named an unchanged side for Monday's World Cup round-of-32 match against Japan, keeping faith with the team who beat Scotland 3-0 in their final Group C game. Japan made four changes as they try to beat the five-time champions at a World Cup for the first time.
• Forward Rayan, 19, makes his second start for Brazil in place of the injured Raphinha alongside Matheus Cunha and Vinicius Jr.
• Neymar to start on the bench again as he continues recovery from calf injury.
• Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu makes four changes to his team that drew 1-1 against Sweden in their final Group F game.
