New Delhi, June 29 -- When Brazil lifted the FIFA World Cup for a fifth time in 2002, nobody would have expected them to go more than two decades without winning it again.

Since that victory, the knockout rounds have turned into a recurring nightmare for the Selecao.

Despite possessing great talent like Kaka, Neymar Jr and Vinicius Junior, Brazil have repeatedly stumbled under the immense pressure of the global stage -almost falling to European sides that have been tactically astute.

Brazil have qualified for the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup yet again - They did so by topping Group C with seven points from three matches, and will next take on Japan in their round of 32 match in Houston on Monday.

Japan, in fact, has beaten Br...