The Brazil national team and Japan national team face each other at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Round of 32 match kicks off at 1:00 PM ET. The match is airing on Fox and streaming on the FOX One App .

Our expert World Cup predictions and Brazil vs. Japan predictions expect a draw when these two meet this afternoon.

Jon Eimer, who went 31-13 on Champions League picks this year, reveals his best bets for Japan vs. Brazil in the knockout stage of the World Cup 2026 on Monday

Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage-time winner sent the five-time world champions into the last 16.

Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli got the goals as Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in Houston to progress to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. More to

Brazil XI vs Japan: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup today - Selecao to remain without key forward for last-32 showdown in Houston

Brazil enter the knockout stage with their sights firmly set on capturing another World Cup title, but their path begins with a dangerous Round of 32 clash against a resilient Japan squad eager to pull off a monumental upset.

Day of truth for Neymar and the Seleção.The first big clash of the Round of 16 at this World Cup sees Brazil take on Japan in Houston (9:00 PM). Carlo Ancelotti’s and Hajime Moriyasu’s lineups