Brazil and Japan meet in Copa round of 32 on June 29

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Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Brazil and Japan meet in Copa round of 32 on June 29
Summary

Brazil faces Japan in the Round of 32 at the World Cup on June 29 at Houston Stadium at 2 p.m. Brasília time. Brazil, having topped Group C, seeks to advance further after a draw and two wins, including a 3-0 result against Haiti and Scotland. Japan, unbeaten in Group F, aims to continue its eighth consecutive World Cup run after securing two draws and one decisive victory. Both teams have a rich history, with Brazil holding a favorable record in their previous encounters, though they last met in October 2025, where Japan won 3-2.

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  • Match scheduled for June 29 at Houston Stadium
  • Brazil topped Group C with seven points
  • Japan advanced from Group F unbeaten
  • Brazil has a strong historical record against Japan
  • Recent match saw Japan defeat Brazil 3-2 in October 2025
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Fabinho, Danilo and Neymar during Brazil’s training session in preparation for the clash against Japan in the Round of 32 of the World Cup, at Columbia Park Training CenterCredits: Nelson Terme/CBFB...

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