Japan, considered by some to be an outsider to go far at the tournament in North America, beat Carlo Ancelotti’s side 3-2 in a home friendly in October. Japan can beat Brazil in the World Cup last 32 by embracing an “underdog mentality,” Monaco striker Takumi Minamino said. The two sides clash on Monday in Houston, and record five-time champion Brazil will be favorites to reach the next round. But Ja... [992 chars]
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