New Delhi, June 29 -- Having last won a World Cup in 2002, Brazil's quest for a record sixth title enters the toughest stage as the five-time champions prepare to face Japan in a round of 32 clash in Houston on Monday. Desperate to lift the title that they won 24 years ago, Brazil eased past Morocco, Haiti and Scotland to finish on top of Group C, with Vinicius Junior playing a starring role.

The South Americans may be the favourites to progress to the last 16, but Japan are dangerous opponents and unlikely to make life easy in the first game of the day in Houston. Not to forget, Japan had defeated the likes of Spain and Germany in the previous edition on their way to round of 16.

With just few hours to go before the high-voltage clash,...