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Brazil vs Japan: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for international friendly

BRAZIL take on Japan in Lille as the Samba stars begin their mini-tour of Europe.

After being the first team to qualify for World Cup after hosts Russia, Tite's side will play the Japanese in France before travelling to London to face England on November 14.

Philippe Coutinho has been out for two weeks but hopes to return to face England
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Philippe Coutinho has been out for two weeks but hopes to return to face EnglandCredit: Reuters

The Brazilians have lost just twice in 20 games and topped the South American qualifying group - no mean feat as Argentina and Chile proved through their struggles.

Japan held off Saudi Arabia and Australia to book their place in Russia by a single point in their qualifying group.

Brazil stars train ahead of tonight's World Cup qualifier against Colombia
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Brazil stars train ahead of World Cup qualifier against ColombiaCredit: AP:Associated Press

What time is kick-off?

THIS game is being held at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, France on Friday November 10.

Kick-off is at 12.00pm.

Which channel is it on?

SADLY this game isn't being broadcast by any channel in the UK.

But never fear, because here on SunSport we'll bring you LIVE updates and reaction from Lille.

Coutinho could face England at Wembley next Tuesday
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Coutinho could face England at Wembley next TuesdayCredit: Reuters

What is the team news?

Brazil XI: Allisson, Marcelo, Thiago Silva, Jemerson, Danilo; Casemiro, Giuliano, Fernandinho, Neymar, Jesus, Willian.

Japan XI: Kawashima; Sakai, Yoshida, Makino, Nagatomo; Yamaguchi, Hasebe, Ideguchi; Kubo, Osako, Haraguchi.

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