World Cup 2026: Reaction to Canada’s win plus buildup to Brazil v Japan – live

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Meanwhile, in ‘Let’s get jazzed up about Brazil v Japan’ news:

People love to hate commentators, in general, so it’s refreshing to see good work being recognised and praised:

(And while we’re on the subject, for all the haterz: until you’ve actually picked up a mic and tried to commentate on a football match, or any other sport, you are hardly in a position to criticise.)

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Let’s begin with everyone’s favourite subject: His Majesty’s England football team.

Andrew Beasley takes a look at the data on the Jude Bellingham x Harry Kane collaboration for England:

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Canada are the first team into the last 16:

And in a little over nine hours, Brazil v Japan will go toe-to-toe in Houston, as the mouthwatering-ness of the knockout ties increases further.

Let’s talk about the World Cup.