Japan’s classification can make life easier for Brazil in the knockout rounds; You understand

After, after Historic 2-1 victory over SpainThis Thursday, 1, Japan ranked first in Group E of world Cup🇧🇷 With the surprising result, he helped the Japanese team eliminate mighty Germany and push the Spaniards away via Brazil, in a final quarter-final.

Because of the draw, the Brazilian team expected to face Spain or Germany in the quarter-final scenario, but with the results of the last round of Group E, Tete’s team could face Japan at this stage.

Spain, in turn, “left” the path of Brazil. By losing to Japan, Furiya went to the other side of the group and would only face the Brazilians in a potential cup final.

The Japanese had already taken the football world by surprise when they managed to beat Germany, with a score of 2 to 1. When they had the opportunity to guarantee the ranking, Japan lost to Costa Rica and went to the final round in an “all or nothing”.

Understand Brazil’s trajectory:

With 6 points and two victories, Brazil leads Group G. If they advance first, the selection in the Round of 16 will face the second place in Group H, which, at the moment, is the selection of Ghana.

The opponent advanced in the round of 16, and the opponent comes from the confrontation between Japan and Croatia, where he ranked first in Group E and second in Group VI, respectively.

Before the start of the cup, Germany and Spain were the favorites to finish first in Group E. Thus, the expectation was that Brazil would take over one of the two teams at this stage.

Now, the road to the quarter-finals is clear of teams that have already won the World Cup. To confirm this ranking, Brazil must remain first in their group.

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