Rayan starts again as Brazil prepare for Japan knockout

Japan on Monday, a place in the round of 16 at stake

Brazil face Japan in the second round of the World Cup on Monday at 14h, and it could not be simpler: win or go home (1) (2). Ancelotti is expected to repeat the lineup that beat Scotland 3–0, with the full squad training together ahead of the match (2).

Rayan keeps his place after Raphinha injury

Raphinha is out injured, and Rayan has taken his spot. He delivered a strong performance against Scotland and looks set to start again against Japan (2). That continuity in the front line is one less headache for Ancelotti heading into the knockout rounds.

Yellow and blue with a twist, Alisson in all purple

FIFA have locked in the kit details. Brazil will wear a yellow shirt with blue shorts and white socks against Japan. Alisson will be in an all-purple goalkeeper kit (1). Not the classic combination, but your team has worn stranger in World Cup knockouts.