Brazil vs. Japan box score: Live stats from World Cup Round of 32 knockout match
Brazil is a five-time World Cup champion. Japan isn’t afraid.
That’s the outward narrative heading into an intriguing World Cup Round of 32 clash on Monday.
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The Brazilians enter most tournaments as a favorite. The Japanese are viewed more as a side with skill but not the overall package to make a deep run.
An upset on Monday by Japan would be the kind of result that would send shockwaves through the footballing world.
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It’s certainly not impossible.
Brazil isn’t at full strength, either, with Raphinha not in the starting lineup due to injury. Neymar remains on the bench as well, as expected.
Below, we’ll keep track of the action as it happens.
Brazil vs. Japan live score
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| Kickoff | 1st Half | 2nd Half | Live score |
| Brazil | — | — | 0 |
| Japan | — | — | 0 |
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Brazil vs. Japan box score
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| Kickoff | Brazil | Japan |
| Possession | % | % |
| Shots on goal | 0 | 0 |
| Fouls committed | 0 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Expected goals | 0 | 0 |
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Who scored goals in Brazil vs. Japan?
This section will be updated if and when goals are scored.
Brazil vs. Japan starting 11s
This is how the teams line up:
STARTING XI: Brazil vs Jepang
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Who are the goalies in Brazil vs. Japan?
Allison starts in goal for Brazil. Zion Suzuki plays goalie for Japan.
We’ll be keeping track of their save totals in the table above.
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