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Brazil vs Japan: Official Line-ups Confirmed for the Round of 16 Thriller in Houston
Rohan Mehta | June 30, 2026 3:07 AM CST

It’s a decisive evening for Neymar and the Brazilian national team as they prepare for their Round of 16 encounter against Japan in Houston at 9:00 PM local time. The clash marks one of the most anticipated fixtures of this World Cup’s knockout stage, with both sides announcing their official starting line-ups.

Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil and Hajime Moriyasu’s Japan are set to face off in what promises to be a tactical battle. In a notable move, Neymar and young sensation Endrick will both begin on the bench. Instead, 19-year-old forward Rayan has been given the nod to start upfront, joining Vinícius Júnior and Matheus Cunha in the attacking trio.

With Brazil looking to assert their dominance and Japan aiming to continue their impressive run, all eyes will be on this match to see which side earns a place in the quarter-finals.


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