Brazil await World Cup round-of-32 foe; Dutch, Japan and Sweden battle | OneFootball

Who are Brazil’s possible opponents in the World Cup Round of 32?

Brazil secured first place in World Cup Group C this Wednesday (24) after a 3-0 win over Scotland. As a result, Brazil will find out this Thursday (25) which opponent it will face in the Round of 32.

Having finished the group stage on top of Group C, Brazil will face the runner-up from Group F. Therefore, the Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden could take on the Brazilian national team in the first knockout round. It is worth noting that Tunisia lost its first two matches and has been eliminated from the World Cup.

What is the situation in World Cup Group F?

At the moment, the Netherlands leads Group F, tied on four points with Japan but ahead on goals scored. In addition, Sweden is in third place with three points, while Tunisia has zero and sits bottom of the group.

In other words, this Thursday’s (25) matches will determine who will face Brazil in the Round of 32. In Kansas City, the Netherlands face Tunisia at 8 p.m. (Brasília time). Finally, Japan and Sweden will square off at the same time in Texas.

How did World Cup Group C end?

As mentioned earlier, Brazil finished the World Cup group stage at the top of Group C. In three matches, the Brazilian national team recorded two wins and one draw. In addition, Morocco finished in second place, also with seven points, but came up short on goal difference. Finally, Scotland, with three points, and Haiti, with none, completed the group.

When will Brazil play in the World Cup Round of 32?

Brazil’s first knockout-stage match in the World Cup, in the Round of 32, will kick off at 2 p.m. (Brasília time) on Monday (29). The match will be played at Houston Stadium in the United States.

What is the article author’s opinion on Brazil’s possible opponents?

“Among Brazil’s possible opponents in the Round of 32, Sweden appears to be the most manageable matchup. The Swedish team is still a step below the Netherlands and Japan in terms of technical quality and attacking options,” he began.

“The Dutch, meanwhile, bring tradition and a more qualified squad, while Japan is in great form on the international stage and usually creates a lot of problems,” concluded Davi Esteves, a journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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