Brazil faces Japan in World Cup knockout match today in Houston

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Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Brazil faces Japan in World Cup knockout match today in Houston
Summary

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.

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  • 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
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