Brazil advances
to the Round of 16
🇯🇵 Japan eliminated from the tournament
Match Highlights
Tournament Journey
Venue Context
Retractable roof stadium. Houston heat and humidity make sustained pressing costly when roof is open.
Road to the Final
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