Japan believes it can shock Brazil in the World Cup round of 32, and former coach Philippe Troussier thinks it would be a fitting reward for its progress as a soccer nation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/06/28/soccer/world-cup/philippe-troussier-japan-confident-brazil/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #worldcup #philippetroussier #samuraiblue #2026fifaworldcup #brazil