Japan, Sweden battle to World Cup draw, with Samurai Blue facing Brazil in round of 32

Japan has four points from two matches, drawing with the Netherlands then beating Tunisia – while Sweden has three after a ...

Reporter's Notebook: A Lone Star Samurai Blue experiencing a World Cup match in Dallas

Discovered the electric atmosphere of a FIFA World Cup match in Dallas as Japan’s Samurai Blue takes center stage.
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Brazil vs Japan preview: Selecao face resurgent Samurai Blue in FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32

Brazil face Japan in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Check preview, predicted lineups, head-to-head record, key players ...

Who will Japan play in World Cup round of 32? Samurai Blue learn opponent

Japan is aiming to secure a place in the Round of 32 as they prepare to take on Sweden Thursday, June 25 in their final Group ...

World Cup bracket: Round of 32 schedule, dates, kickoff times, predictions and odds

For the first time ever, the World Cup knockout stages begin in the round of 32, running from June 28 to July 3, so check out ...

Beware The Samurai Blue: 4 Takeaways From Japan-Sweden Draw At The World Cup

Not convinced yet that Japan is a legit contender at the tournament? Despite the draw vs. Sweden, this is a complete team.

Japan fans use blue bags to uphold a cleansing World Cup tradition after draw

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Those blue bags Japan fans waved in a frenzy after their team got a late tying goal were then used after the final whistle to maintain what has become a cleansing World Cup ...

Who would USA, other nations play if the 2026 World Cup knockout rounds started today?