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Brazil faces Japan in knockout stage of FIFA World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 4:52 AM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Brazil faces Japan in knockout stage of FIFA World Cup

Summary

Brazil confronts Japan on June 29 in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup. Brazil, a five-time champion, topped Group C with seven points, remaining unbeaten in their group matches. Japan, with five points from Group F, also enters this match without a loss. Each team seeks to advance to the Round of 16, with Brazil expecting to contend for the title, while Japan aims for its first quarterfinal berth. The match will be held at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.

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By the Numbers

•Match takes place on June 29 at NRG Stadium, Houston
•Brazil finished Group C first with 7 points
•Japan secured 5 points, finishing second in Group F
•Brazil's Vinícius Júnior scored in every group match
•Japan's Daichi Kamada and Ayase Ueda each netted two goals in group stage

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The margin for error has disappeared. Five-time world champion Brazil begins its knockout-stage journey Monday when it faces Japan in one of the marquee Round of 32 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With a place in the Round of 16 on the line, every mistake could end a nation’s title hopes. Match Information…
— Yahoo Sports

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