Brazil is likely playing Japan next in the World Cup round of 32, based on current bracket projections and reports that Brazil won Group C while the Group F runner-up is expected to be Japan.

What’s known

  • Brazil finished top of Group C.
  • The Group C winner is slated to face the Group F runner-up in the round of 32.
  • Current reports say that matchup is Japan.

Why there’s still some uncertainty

  • One report notes Brazil’s opponent depends on how the Group F standings finish.
  • So Japan is the most likely next opponent, but the final result depends on the last group-stage outcomes.

Matchup snapshot

Team| Status| Source
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Brazil| Group C winner| 1
Japan| Most likely Group F runner-up| 110
Netherlands / Sweden| Still in the mix for Group F positioning| 45

TL;DR: Brazil’s next likely opponent is Japan , pending the final Group F standings.