Brazil to face Japan in World Cup knockout stage match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:59 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Brazil National Team has its first opponent in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, set to face Japan on Monday, June 29. Japan secured second place in Group F after a 1-1 draw with Sweden, ensuring advancement to this round. The match will take place at NRG Stadium in Houston, kicking off at 2 p.m. Brasília time. The winner will progress to the Round of 16, facing either Ivory Coast or the second-place team from Group I, either Norway or France.
- •Brazil faces Japan in Round of 32 on June 29.
- •Japan finished second in Group F after drawing with Sweden.
- •The match will be played at NRG Stadium in Houston.
- •The winner will face either Ivory Coast or Norway/France in the next round.
- •Brazil has won 11 of 14 previous matches against Japan.
- 12:59 AMYahoo Sports — 👀 Brazil learn first World Cup knockout opponents
"The Brazil National Team already knows who it will face in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32.Vini Jr., Matheus Cunha & Co. will take on Japan in their first knockout match of the World Cup. Japan finish...
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