Brazil is a five-time World Cup champion powerhouse, but Japan is catching up thanks in part to Brazil's soccer influence.

Brazil came back to defeat Japan 2–1 and earn a place in the World Cup last 16.

By Michael Kahn HOUSTON, June 29 (Reuters) - Japan’s last-gasp World Cup defeat by Brazil in a match where they stifled the five-times champions for long periods showed the national team is closing the gap with traditional soccer powerhouses,

Brazil midfielder Lucas Paquetá, who limped off the field at halftime during his team’s last World Cup match, has a thigh injury.

Brazil is the national team by which all other national teams are measured. Their iconic green and gold colors have become synonymous with the World Cup itself. This reputation is built not only on the extraordinary players who have represented the country over the years,

HOUSTON, June 29 (Reuters) - Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti named an unchanged side for Monday's World Cup round-of-32 match against Japan, keeping faith with the team who beat Scotland 3-0 in their final Group C game.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Soccer fans in Haiti have for decades gathered in front of televisions and radios to support Brazil in every World Cup. But not this year.

As Brazil march into the round of 16, the inseparable connection between the Selecao’s iconic style of play and the rhythm of samba continues to take center stage

Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.

Jameis Winston continues his FIFA World Cup™ journey with a trip to experience his first-ever FIFA World Cup™ knockout stage as Brazil takes on a tournament heavyweight in a highly anticipated Round of 32 showdown.