Following an opening draw with Morocco, the Seleção found their rhythm with back-to-back 3-0 wins over Haiti and Scotland, highlighted by an in-form Vinícius Júnior. Japan hold a recent psychological edge, having shocked Brazil 3-2 in a friendly last October.
Die Mannschaft are heavy favorites but face a strict tactical test. Paraguay scraped through as one of the best third-placed teams from Group D, but they are exceptionally tough to break down. The South Americans haven’t conceded a single goal in their last two matches and will look to frustrate Germany’s midfield.