Brazil Starting XI for World Cup Clash Against Japan; Neymar on Bench

Brazil has announced its starting lineup for Monday's FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against Japan, with Neymar beginning the match on the bench and Raphinha unavailable due to injury.

The knockout match is scheduled to kick off at 11:00 p.m. Bangladesh Standard Time, with the winner advancing to the Round of 16.

Head coach Carlo Ancelotti has opted for an attacking trio of Vinícius Júnior, Matheus Cunha, and young forward Ryan.

Barcelona winger Raphinha remains sidelined as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury sustained during Brazil's group-stage match against Haiti. Although he remains with the squad, he has not yet regained full fitness.

In a recent social media post, Raphinha said he is working hard to return as soon as possible and hopes to help Brazil achieve its World Cup objectives.

Neymar, who made his return from injury as a substitute in Brazil's previous match, has again been left out of the starting lineup. Ancelotti is expected to introduce the forward during the second half if needed.

Brazil reached the knockout stage after drawing with Morocco and defeating Haiti and Scotland in the group phase. The five-time world champions are now aiming to secure a place in the Round of 16 with a victory over Japan.

Brazil Starting XI

• Alisson
• Danilo
• Marquinhos
• Gabriel
• Douglas Santos
• Casemiro
• Bruno Guimarães
• Lucas Paquetá
• Ryan
• Matheus Cunha
• Vinícius Júnior

Japan Starting XI

• Suzuki
• Tomiyasu
• Taniguchi
• Ito
• Doan
• Sano
• Kamada
• Nakamura
• Maeda
• Ito
• Ueda