Yahoo Sports reports: Japan believe they can shock Brazil in the World Cup round of 32, and former coach Philippe Troussier thinks it would be a fitting reward for their progress as a football nation.Japan have not missed a World Cup since, and they have openly talked about winning this year's competition in North America, where they face Brazil in Houston on Monday.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 26, 2026 12:06 PM
Japan's progress paying off at World Cup, says Troussier
Japan believe they can shock Brazil in the World Cup round of 32, and former coach Philippe Troussier thinks it would be a fitting reward for their progress as a football nation.Japan have not missed a World Cup since, and they have openly talked about winning this year's competition in North America, where they face Brazil in Houston on Monday.
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