Brazil vs. Japan: Is This The Best Match Of The Round?

From a football perspective, I think this might just be the best game to watch in the Round of 32.

Brazil is looking to continue its path to winning its sixth World Cup title, but let me tell you this right now. Japan is the real deal. It is cohesive, strong collectively without the ball and when it has possession, Hajime Moriyasu’s side plays aesthetically beautiful football. Just look at the goal it scored against Sweden.

And last October, Samurai Blue won 3-2 against the Seleçāo. Granted, it was a friendly and a lot has changed since then, but it still speaks to the danger of the Japanese.

In many ways, its style of play reminds me of '90s Brazil, full of vigor and creativity. Throughout each match, Carlo Ancelotti’s team looked stronger as Vinícius Júnior is playing like a player of the tournament right now.

I don’t even dare tell you who will win because I think it will go down to extra time … and possibly penalties.