World Cup 2026 · Round of 32

Brazil vs Japan, 29 June 2026: result and statistics

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Brazil

2 : 1 29 June 2026
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Japan

World Cup standings
#TeamPScoredConcededPoints
11 Brazil 5 10 4 10
20 Japan 4 8 5 5

Squad news

Injuries and suspensions: Brazil — Japan

Brazil
Lucas Paquetá
0 0 0 7.2
Hamstring Muscle Injury
Raphinha
0 0 0 6.3
Hamstring Muscle Injury
Japan

No reported player absences

Pre-match statistics

Form over the last five matches: Brazil — Japan

Brazil

2 wins, 1 draws, 0 losses in the last 3 matches

Japan

1 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses in the last 3 matches

Pre-match statistics

Head-to-head: Brazil and Japan

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Match timeline

Match events: Brazil — Japan

First half 0 - 1
Kaishu Sano Foul
Casemiro Foul
0 - 1
K. Sano
Daichi Kamada Foul
Second half 2 - 1
Endrick Replaced: Lucas Paqueta
Danilo Foul
1 - 1
Casemiro Assist: Gabriel
G. Martinelli Replaced: M. Cunha
Y. Sugawara Replaced: R. Doan
J. Suzuki Replaced: K. Nakamura
S. Machino Replaced: J. Ito
A. Tanaka Replaced: D. Kamada
Junnosuke Suzuki Foul
2 - 1
G. Martinelli Assist: Bruno Guimaraes
Fabinho Replaced: Casemiro
K. Ogawa Replaced: D. Maeda
Danilo Santos Replaced: Bruno Guimaraes
Brazil Metric Japan
2 Goals 1
1.69 Expected goals (xG) 0.23
19 Shots 5
7 Shots on target 2
6 Shots off target 1
6 Blocked shots 2
12 Shots inside the box 2
7 Shots outside the box 3
6 Corners 2
4 Fouls 13
1 Offsides
69 % Ball possession, % 31 %
1 Goalkeeper saves 4
682 Total passes 315
625 Accurate passes 261
92 % Pass accuracy, % 83 %
2 Yellow cards 3
Referee: Maurizio Mariani, Italy

Player statistics

Player ratings: Brazil — Japan

Brazil Rating
5
Casemiro M · 89 min · goals: 1
8.0
4
Marquinhos D · 90 min
7.9
3
Gabriel Magalhães D · 90 min · assists: 1
7.9
7
Vinícius Júnior F · 90 min
7.7
16
Douglas Santos D · 90 min
7.5
26
Rayan F · 90 min
7.5
8
Bruno Guimarães M · 89 min · assists: 1
7.5
22
Gabriel Martinelli F · 24 min · goals: 1
7.5
20
Lucas Paquetá M · 45 min
6.9
17
Fabinho M · 8 min
6.7
1
Alisson G · 90 min
6.2
9
Matheus Cunha F · 66 min
6.2
19
Endrick F · 45 min
6.2
13
Danilo D · 90 min
5.9
18
Danilo Santos M · 1 min
23
Ederson G
12
Weverton G
6
Alex Sandro D
14
Bremer D
15
Léo Pereira D
24
Roger Ibañez D
2
Éderson M
21
Luiz Henrique F
25
Igor Thiago F
10
Neymar F
Japan Rating
22
Takehiro Tomiyasu D · 90 min
7.7
24
Kaishu Sano M · 90 min · goals: 1
7.6
1
Zion Suzuki G · 90 min
7.2
11
Daizen Maeda F · 89 min
6.9
14
Junya Ito F · 78 min
6.9
15
Daichi Kamada M · 78 min
6.7
10
Ritsu Doan M · 66 min
6.7
2
Yukinari Sugawara D · 24 min
6.7
3
Shogo Taniguchi D · 90 min
6.6
13
Keito Nakamura M · 66 min
6.5
7
Ao Tanaka M · 12 min
6.3
6
Shuto Machino F · 12 min
6.3
18
Ayase Ueda F · 90 min
6.2
21
Hiroki Itō D · 90 min
6.2
25
Junnosuke Suzuki D · 24 min
6.2
19
Koki Ogawa F · 1 min
12
Keisuke Osako G
23
Tomoki Hayakawa G
4
Ko Itakura D
5
Yuto Nagatomo D
16
Tsuyoshi Watanabe D
20
Ayumu Seko D
17
Yuito Suzuki M
8
Takefusa Kubo F
26
Kento Shiogai F
9
Keisuke Goto F

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Match information

Match information: Brazil — Japan

Kick-off29 June 2026, 20:00
CompetitionWorld Cup
Season2026
Round / stageRound of 32
VenueNRG Stadium
CityHouston
RefereeMaurizio Mariani, Italy

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions: Brazil — Japan

01 What time does Brazil vs Japan kick off?

Brazil vs Japan (World Cup) kicks off 29 June 2026, 20:00.

02 Where is Brazil vs Japan being played?

The match is played at NRG Stadium (Houston).

03 Who is the referee for Brazil vs Japan?

The referee for Brazil vs Japan is Maurizio Mariani, Italy.

04 What is the recent form of Brazil and Japan?

Brazil: 2 wins, 1 draws and 0 losses in the last 3 matches, goals 7–1. Japan: 1 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses in the last 3 matches, goals 7–3.

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