Brazil advanced from their World Championship knockout clash with Japan 2–1, dominating possession at 69 per cent whilst restricting their opponents to just 31 per cent and five shots overall. The hosts controlled the match through their 4–3–3 setup, generating 19 shots with seven on target and an expected goals tally of 2.07, with Gabriel Martinelli and Casemiro finding the net. Japan, deployed in a compact 3–4–2–1 formation, offered limited attacking threat despite an xG of 0.33, though Kaishu Sano managed to pull one back from their two shots on target. Brazil's goalkeeper faced only two efforts on target and saved 50 per cent of them, whilst Japan's keeper made seven saves at 71.43 per cent efficiency, though the underlying metrics suggest both sides underperformed their shot-stopping profiles. Referee Maurizio Mariani oversaw a controlled knockout encounter that saw Brazil's superior possession and clinical finishing prove decisive. Brazil progress to the quarter-finals with their attacking threat vindicated.