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What's at stake
Group F match. Three points sets the tone for who advances to the Round of 32.
The venue
Estadio BBVA, Monterrey · 53,500 capacity · Known as 'El Gigante de Acero' (The Steel Giant), with the Cerro de la Silla mountain framing the stadium views.
Japan at the World Cup
Four-time Round of 16 qualifiers (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022). Beat Germany and Spain in the 2022 group stage.
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