Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti confirms Japan is playing mind games. He has seen these tricks before ahead of the Round of 32 clash.
Captain Marquinhos calls the knockout opener a "whole new competition". The latest team sheets show changes to Brazil’s line‑up while media reports confirm the exact starting line‑up.
Analysts discuss whether rank outsiders can pull off a stunner. Studies show varied predictions on who might stay in the game. Meanwhile, broadcasters have locked in coverage plans with later slots confirmed and kick‑off times locked in. Football fans across the continent can catch every moment as the drama unfolds.