
Brazil face Japan in World Cup 2026 round of 32 clash
Brazil take on Japan in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup; Rodrygo praises Ancelotti's coherence.
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Brazil take on Japan in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup; Rodrygo praises Ancelotti's coherence.

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