ARLINGTON, Texas - After navigating through a tough group, the ultimate World Cup test awaits Japan next, when they take on record five-time champions Brazil in Houston on Monday in the round of 32.
The two nations will meet for the first time since Hajime Moriyasu's side beat the Carlo Ancelotti-led Selecao 3-2 in a home friendly last October, which was the Samurai Blue's first-ever win against the formidable South Americans at the senior level.
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