Japan-Brazil has been fun so far.

by Savage, Around Ye Olde Colonial College, Monday, June 29, 2026, 11:25 (23 days ago) @ Grantland

I'm surprised how slow Brazil's midfield looks, which especially came home to roost on the early yellow for the tactical foul followed by not being able to take one on the breakout leading to the Japanese goal. But their team-wide skills are still remarkable. Perhaps not jogo bonito of the traditional sense, but awesome individual and one-two skill moves.