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World Cup 2026 · Mon, 29 Jun 2026 · 2 - 1 (FT)

Brazil take on Japan in World Cup 2026 (1/16), at Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas. Kick-off is 18:00 in Portugal (17:00 UTC). Final score: 2 - 1.

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Where to watch Brazil vs Japan on TV

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Brazil vs Japan kick-off time

Portugal18:00 · Mon, 29 Jun 2026
UK18:00
US Eastern13:00
UTC17:00

Probable line-ups

Brazil 4-3-3

  1. 1Alisson Becker
  2. 13Danilo
  3. 4Marquinhos
  4. 3Gabriel
  5. 16Douglas Santos
  6. 8Bruno Guimarães
  7. 5Casemiro
  8. 20Lucas Paquetá
  9. 26Rayan
  10. 9Matheus Cunha
  11. 7Vinícius Júnior

Japan 3-4-2-1

  1. 1Zion Suzuki
  2. 22Takehiro Tomiyasu
  3. 3Shogo Taniguchi
  4. 21Hiroki Ito
  5. 10Ritsu Doan
  6. 24Kaishu Sano
  7. 15Daichi Kamada
  8. 13Keito Nakamura
  9. 14Junya Ito
  10. 11Daizen Maeda
  11. 18Ayase Ueda

Predicted from recent selections — confirmed XI is announced ~1h before kick-off.

Last meetings

  • 14 Oct 2025 Japan 3 - 2 Brazil Friendlies
  • 06 Jun 2022 Japan 0 - 1 Brazil Friendlies
  • 10 Nov 2017 Japan 1 - 3 Brazil Friendlies
  • 14 Oct 2014 Japan 0 - 4 Brazil Friendlies
  • 15 Jun 2013 Brazil 3 - 0 Japan Confederations Cup grp. A
  • 16 Oct 2012 Japan 0 - 4 Brazil Friendlies

Match info

Round1/16
VenueHouston Stadium, Houston, Texas
RefereeMaurizio Mariani
Attendance68,777

Form & head-to-head

Brazil WWDWW
Japan WWDWD

Head-to-head: Brazil 6 · 0 draws · Japan 1

Brazil vs Japan — frequently asked questions

What channel is Brazil vs Japan on?

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What time does Brazil vs Japan kick off?

Brazil vs Japan kicks off at 18:00 in Portugal (18:00 UK, 13:00 US Eastern, 17:00 UTC) on Mon, 29 Jun 2026.

Is Brazil vs Japan free to watch?

Brazil vs Japan is generally only on subscription TV or streaming. Check the listings above for a free option in your country.

Where is Brazil vs Japan being played?

Brazil vs Japan is played at Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas.

What competition is Brazil vs Japan in?

Brazil vs Japan is part of World Cup 2026.

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