Brazil faces Japan in World Cup knockout match today in Houston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Brazil meets Japan today at NRG Stadium in Houston for their World Cup Round of 32 matchup, kicking off at 1 p.m. ET. Brazil enters the match following a strong group stage, including clean sheets against Haiti and Scotland. Japan also goes in undefeated after a 4-0 win over Tunisia and draws against the Netherlands and Sweden. This encounter showcases Brazil's attack led by Vinícius Júnior and Matheus Cunha, while Japan features players such as Ayase Ueda and Takefusa Kubo. The outcome will determine which team advances further in the tournament.
- •Match kicks off at 1 p.m. ET in Houston, Texas
- •Brazil had a strong group stage performance
- •Japan also navigated the group stage undefeated
- •Brazil historically advanced to knockout stages 15 times
- •Streaming available on FOX, fubo, and other platforms
- 5:43 AMYahoo Sports — Is Brazil v Japan on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup clash
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — What time is Brazil vs. Japan? Live stream, TV channel, kickoff schedule for World Cup 2026 match
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 5:43 AMIs Brazil v Japan on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup clash
Everything you need to know as the knockout stages get going at the 2026 World Cup
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 5:00 AMWhat time is Brazil vs. Japan? Live stream, TV channel, kickoff schedule for World Cup 2026 match
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Brazil vs. Japan World Cup match, including where to watch on TV or live stream, what time the game starts and more.
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