Tonight's real-life clash in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup feels like the continuation of episode 52 (the final episode) of the anime Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002.
In that episode, the Japanese national team is depicted as advancing and challenging Brazil on the World Cup stage.
Intriguingly, the anime ends on a cliffhanger right after the referee blows the whistle for kick-off to start the match.
The real match tonight feels like the ultimate resolution to that game that's been on hold for 24 years.
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