Brazil vs Japan Prediction & Tips
Brazil vs Japan is one of the standout fixtures of the World Cup 2026 Round of 32, taking place on June 29 at NRG Stadium in Houston, with kickoff at 1:00 PM ET (17:00 UTC).
Brazil arrive at this knockout clash in strong form. The Seleção have won four of their last five matches, with their most recent result a 3-0 win over Scotland that sealed top spot in Group C. Before that, they beat Haiti 3-0 and drew 1-1 with Morocco in the group stage, giving Carlo Ancelotti’s side plenty of momentum heading into the knockout rounds.
Japan, meanwhile, have been one of the surprise packages of the tournament. The Samurai Blue went unbeaten through Group F, drawing 1-1 with Sweden in their most recent outing, beating Tunisia 4-0, and drawing 2-2 with the Netherlands, finishing second in their group. Daichi Kamada and Ayase Ueda have each scored twice in what has been a record tournament for the Asian side so far.
BRAZIL TO WIN @ 1.72
