A spot in the Round of 16 is on the line when Brazil and Japan meet in the Round of 32
Brazil finished the group round atop Group C, with a draw against Morocco and two 3-0 wins over Haiti and Scotland. The five-time World Cup champions look to advance further, but they’ll be up against a Japan squad that won their last meeting in October 2025.
The Samurai Blue defeated Brazil 3-2 thanks to a shocking second-half comeback in the October friendly, marking the first time they ever beat Brazil.
Brazil vs. Japan: what to know
- What: FIFA World Cup 2026, Round of 32
- When: June 29, 1 p.m. ET
- Where: NRG Stadium (Houston, Texas)
- Channel: FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
- Streaming: FOX One (try it free)
Japan finished second in second in Group F after opening the tournament with a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands, drawing against Sweden, and scoring four goals in a commanding victory over Tunisia.
The winner of today’s match will play either Ivory Coast or Norway in the Round of 16 on July 5.
Here’s everything you need to know about Brazil vs. Japan in the World Cup 2026, including where to tune in.
Brazil vs. Japan start time
Today’s (June 29) Brazil vs. Japan Round of 32 match at the World Cup is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. ET.
How to watch Brazil vs. Japan for free
The FOX One streaming service will stream all 104 games of the World Cup, including today’s Mexico-South Korea tilt. FOX One comes with a three-day free trial before $19.99/month payments kick in.
Prime Video also has the option to subscribe to Peacock as an add-on. Peacock, via Telemundo, will broadcast every match of the World Cup in Spanish. The streamer costs $16.99/month after a seven-day free trial.
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Brazil World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
- Alisson Becker
- Weverton
- Ederson
Defenders:
- Gabriel Magalhães
- Marquinhos (captain)
- Alex Sandro
- Danilo
- Bremer
- Léo Pereira
- Douglas Santos
- Roger Ibañez
Midfielders:
- Éderson
- Casemiro
- Bruno Guimarães
- Fabinho
- Danilo Santos
- Lucas Paquetá
Forwards:
- Vinícus Júnior
- Matheus Cunha
- Neymar
- Raphinha
- Endrick
- Luiz Henrique
- Gabriel Martinelli
- Igor Thiago
- Rayan
Japan World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
- Zion Suzuki
- Keisuke Osako
- Tomoki Hayakawa
Defenders:
- Yukinari Sugawara
- Shogo Tanuguchi
- Kou Itakura
- Yuto Nagatomo
- Tsuyoshi Wantanabe
- Ayumu Seko
- Hiroki Ito
- Takehiro Tomiyasu
- Junnosuke Suzuki
Midfielders:
- Wataru Endo
- Ao Tanaka
- Ritsu Doan
- Daichi Kamada
- Yuito Suzuki
- Kaishu Sano
Forwards:
- Takefusa Kubo
- Keisuke Goto
- Daizen Maesa
- Keito Nakamura
- Junya Ito
- Ayase Ueda
- Koki Ogawa
- Kento Shiogai
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