The second knockout-stage game of the 2026 World Cup is an intriguing on as Brazil take on Japan in Houston. The Selecao have, as ever, been tipped to go deep into the competition, but in the Samurai Blue could face a tournament banana skin. Brazil have recovered from a 1-1 draw with Morocco to hand out 3-0 beatings of Haiti and Scotland, but this is another stern test on par with their opener.
