When these two teams met in October, Japan ran out 3-2 winners. Brazil were missing some of their key man back in the Autumn, but the result was still rightly lauded. A second-place finish in Group F has sent up a rematch, and this is no foregone conclusion. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis.
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