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2026 FIFA World Cup

If Japan are dreaming of winning the World Cup, Brazil will be the greatest test

Japan secured second place in Group F with a 1-1 draw against Sweden and will now face one of the tournament favorites, Brazil, in a daunting round-of-32 clash.

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