Japan Arrives in Houston Ahead of Brazil Match

The Japan national team has arrived in Houston ahead of their match against Brazil.

How did they arrive in Houston

The team finished their last training session in Nashville in the morning and arrived in Houston by charter plane in the afternoon.

What is the situation with the players

MF Takefusa Kubo, who had been rehabbing and did not travel with the team for the Tunisia and Sweden matches, is now with the team in Houston. FW Shinji Okazaki, who missed the Sweden match due to illness, has also recovered and is ready to play. The team will face Brazil with a full squad of 28 players, including DF Maya Yoshida and MF Tsukasa Morishima.

What are the expectations for the Brazil match

Brazil is a five-time World Cup champion and a strong opponent. They topped their group with two wins and one draw, and will face Japan, who finished second in their group.

What is the recent form of the team

The team has won three of their last five matches, with one draw and one loss. They are currently on a three-game winning streak.