The match between Brazil and Japan ended with the score 2-1 in favor of Brazil. The meeting took place on June 29, 2026.
🏆 Tournament: 2026 World Cup
⚽ Phase: Round of 16
📅 Date and time: June 29, 2026, at 19:00
🏟️ Stadium: NRG Stadium, Houston
Brazil – Japan: live score and LIVE coverage
Here you will find the current result of the Brazil – Japan match, minute by minute coverage and the most important statistics of the match. We will keep track of goals, cards, substitutions, corner kicks, ball possession and all key events from the first match of both teams in the knockout phase of the 2026 World Cup.
Road to the knockout stage
Brazil finished the competition in Group C with 7 points. The Canarinhos drew 1-1 with Morocco, then beat Haiti 3-0 and Scotland 3-0 to finish top of the table with a goal difference of 7-1.
Japan also won 7 points in Group F. The Japanese started with a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands, then defeated Tunisia 4-0, and at the end of the group stage drew 1-1 with Sweden. The balance of 7:3 allowed them to advance to the knockout phase.
The most important figures of the meeting
Brazil will count primarily on Vinicius Jr, Lucas Paqueta and Matheus Cunha. Casemiro and Bruno Guimaraes will be responsible for the balance in the midfield, and Marquinhos and Gabriel will lead the defense.
On the Japanese side, Daichi Kamada, Junya Doan, Kaoru Nakamura and Ayase Ueda may pose the greatest threat. Takehiro Tomiyasu will also play an important role, as he will be responsible for organizing the defensive game against Brazil’s offensive.
Who won the match?
Brazil won the match against Japan 2-1. The goals for Brazil were scored by Casemiro in the 56th minute and Gabriel Martinelli in the 90th minute. Japan opened the scoring in the 29th minute thanks to a goal by K. Sano.
The Brazilians dominated possession, accounting for 69% of the playing time. They fired 19 shots, 7 of which were on target, and their passing efficiency was 92%. Japan, on the other hand, had only 5 shots, 2 of which were on target, and their ball possession was 31%. The match was full of yellow cards, and the referee showed 5 of them, including 2 for Brazil.
Will Japan surprise Brazil again?
Brazil remains the favorite in the match, but Japan has already proven that it can compete with the greatest national teams in the world. Both teams scored seven goals in the group stage, so you can expect an open and offensive spectacle.
Canarinhos will want to control the pace of the game and keep the ball, while Japan may be the most dangerous with quick counter-attacks and wing actions. The match’s stake is advancement to the 1/8 finals of the 2026 World Cup, so any mistake can have a huge impact.
Piala Dunia 2026
Piala Dunia FIFA 2026 akan menjadi edisi paling revolusioner dalam sejarah sepak bola dunia. Turnamen ini untuk pertama kalinya akan diselenggarakan di tiga negara sekaligus, yaitu Amerika Serikat, Kanada, dan Meksiko. Selain itu, jumlah peserta juga meningkat dari 32 menjadi 48 tim, membuka peluang lebih besar bagi negara-negara dari berbagai konfederasi untuk tampil di panggung global. Format baru ini akan menghadirkan lebih banyak pertandingan, atmosfer kompetisi yang lebih luas, serta jangkauan penonton yang semakin besar di seluruh dunia.
Dengan skala yang jauh lebih besar, FIFA menargetkan turnamen ini sebagai ajang yang tidak hanya kompetitif tetapi juga spektakuler dari sisi teknologi dan pengalaman penonton. Stadion-stadion modern di berbagai kota tuan rumah telah dipersiapkan untuk menghadirkan pertandingan berkelas dunia, didukung oleh inovasi seperti peningkatan sistem VAR dan pengalaman digital bagi fans. diprediksi akan menjadi tonggak baru dalam evolusi sepak bola internasional, memperkuat popularitas olahraga ini sekaligus menciptakan momen-momen bersejarah yang akan dikenang dalam waktu lama.
