Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts

Japan will face Brazil in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup on June 29. The match is scheduled to kick off at Houston Stadium in Texas, USA. Japan advanced as the runner-up of Group F after a 1-1 draw against Sweden. Meanwhile, Brazil secured their place by winning Group C. The winner of the Japan vs. Brazil clash will move on to the Round of 16 to face either Ivory Coast or the runner-up of Group I.