Brazil vs. Japan live score, FIFA World Cup 2026
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Brazil take on dark horses Japan in the World Cup round of 32 at NRG Stadium in Houston today. Brazil topped their group to reach the knockout stage, while Japan finished as runners-up in Group F. The winners of today’s game will face either Ivory Coast or Norway in New York for a place in the quarter-finals.
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Neymar mocks German economist who predicted Japan would beat Brazil with savage social media post
Neymar took aim at German economist Joachim Klement after Brazil beat Japan 2-1 to reach the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Klement's prediction model had tipped Japan to produce a shock victory,
The five-time World Cup winners were in danger of slumping to a historic low in the tournament they have dominated more than any other nation after going behind to Japan in Houston. Carlo Ancelotti’s side were insipid in the first half but an inspired comeback — capped by goals from Casemiro and a last-gasp winner from Gabriel Martinelli — sealed a dramatic 2-1 victory and a place in the last 16,
Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu gave his perspective after his team pushed Brazil to the limit in the World Cup.
Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup as three knockout matches are set for today, starting with Brazil vs. Japan.
Bruno Guimaraes and Brazil took on Japan in Houston. The prize a place in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. It was an even game in the first half and Japan looking dangerous on the break. Not the biggest surprise when on 29 minutes they took the lead,
