Brazil vs Japan LIVE: Neymar starts on bench as World Cup last-32 clash arrives - Neymar returned from injury last time out but has not been chosen to start the game against these dangerous underdogs

Test your memory of the 2026 Fifa World Cup group stages with our quiz after Canada became the first nation to reach the last 16.

BRASILIA, June 29 (Reuters) - Brazil's central government posted a 26.3% rise in its primary deficit in May from a year earlier, Treasury data showed on Monday, driven by higher spending, particularly on pensions.

Japan begin their Round of 32 journey in the 2026 World Cup against Brazil, with the presence of Takefusa Kubo starting on the bench. After earning 5 points in 3 matches, Japan finished second in the Group F standings and will now face none other than Brazil .

Former Brazil midfielder Lucas Leiva explains why Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha is so important to Brazil's adaptable system under Carlo Ancelotti.

The generous contribution from Brazil star Neymar arrives at a critical juncture as international aid operations scale up following a devastating geological disaster in Venezuela.

Brazil enter the knockout stage with their sights firmly set on capturing another World Cup title, but their path begins with a dangerous Round of 32 clash against a resilient Japan squad eager to pull off a monumental upset.

Hotaru Yamaguchi, Hiroshi Kiyotake and Yosuke Ideguchi taking on 100 schoolchildren on a full-sized football pitch may be in evidence today