Before the World Cup knock out match between Brasil vs Chile game today, Kobe Bryant sent a personal message a la the Life Center building in Johannesburg, NIKE style,  issuing them a challenge. “Race You To 6″ in lights across the top of the 30 story, 138 meter high landmark.

But does the Brasilian National Team have it in them to pull it off this year? With an unpredictable and troublesome new ball and even more troublesome referees, it’s really anyone’s tournament, but let’s see if they rise up and take on his challenge.