Expert match preview:
Brazil enter this match with the stronger squad and better attacking quality. Vinicius Junior gives pace on the left, Paqueta and Bruno Guimaraes help control possession, and Casemiro protects the middle. Japan have discipline, quick transitions and players such as Kubo, Doan, Kamada and Ueda. But against Brazil, holding wide pressure and box pressure will be harder. Japan can score, but Brazil clearly have more class and depth. If Brazil avoid central turnovers, they should control the tempo and win.
Match result:
Brazil to win
Kick-off time:
In São Paulo and Rio – 29 Jun., 14:00
In Bogotá – 29 Jun., 12:00
In Buenos Aires – 29 Jun., 14:00
In Santiago – 29 Jun., 13:00
In Santa Fe de Bogotá – 29 Jun., 12:00
In Lima – 29 Jun., 12:00
In New York – 29 Jun., 13:00
In Los Angeles – 29 Jun., 10:00
In Ottawa – 29 Jun., 13:00
In Lagos – 29 Jun., 18:00
In Nairobi – 29 Jun., 20:00
In Johannesburg – 29 Jun., 19:00
In Lisbon – 29 Jun., 18:00
In Madrid – 29 Jun., 19:00
In Abu Dhabi – 29 Jun., 21:00
