Japanese coach Hajime Moriyasu bows after losing their penalty shootout against Croatia at the World Cup at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, December 5, 2022. /CFP

Japanese striker Takumi Minamino reacts after his shot is saved during their penalty shootout against Croatia at the World Cup at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, December 5, 2022. /CFP

Eder Militao (L) of Brazil tussles with South Korean talisman Son Heung-min during their World Cup clash at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, December 5, 2022. /CFP

Brazilian superstar Neymar dribbles amid tight South Korean defense during their World Cup clash at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, December 5, 2022. /CFP