Brazil faces Japan in knockout stage of World Cup today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:57 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Brazil and Japan meet in the Round of 32 at the World Cup today in Houston at 1 p.m. EDT. Brazil, the five-time champions and Group C winners, have had strong performances in the tournament, while Japan secured their spot after finishing second in Group F. The match follows Germany's clash with Paraguay at 4:30 p.m. EDT and Netherlands against Morocco at 9 p.m. EDT. Each team's recent form highlights their strengths and challenges, setting the stage for competitive matchups in the knockout phase.
- •Brazil won Group C and has five World Cup titles
- •Japan finished second in Group F, ranked No. 17
- •Germany plays Paraguay in the second match today
- •Netherlands faces Morocco later tonight
- •The next round's matchups will be determined after today's games
- 9:57 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup what to know: Round of 32 heats up with Brazil-Japan, Netherlands-Morocco
"The World Cup's knockout stage is already providing some premier matchups in the round of 32. There are three games on Monday, starting with Brazil vs. Japan in Houston. The Brazilians — who won Group C — are five-time World Cup champions but face a tough opponent in Japan, which is ranked No. 17 in the world.
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