Hajime Moriyasu’s ambition to guide Japan on a deep World Cup run faces a tough test on Monday, as they take on Brazil in a Round of 32 clash that pits mentor against protégé.
Brazil vs Japan FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Time in India
The Brazil vs Japan match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to take place on Monday, June 29 (IST), with kickoff scheduled for 10:30 PM IST.
Where to Watch Brazil vs Japan Live Streaming in India
The Brazil vs Japan FIFA World Cup 2026 match will be telecast live on Zee’s sports channels, including Unite8 Sports. Fans can also watch the live streaming of the match on the Zee5 app and website.
Brazil vs Japan Venue and Stadium Details
The Brazil vs Japan Round of 32 match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be held at NRG Stadium, which is referred to as Houston Stadium during the tournament, in Texas, USA.
Brazil vs Japan TV Telecast Channels
Fans can also watch the live streaming of the match on the Zee5 app and website.
Brazil vs Japan FIFA World Cup 2026 Predicted Lineup
Brazil (4-3-3): Alisson Becker; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Douglas Santos; Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Lucas Paqueta; Vinicius Junior, Matheus Cunha, Rayan.
Japan (3-4-2-1): Zion Suzuki; Takehiro Tomayasu, Shogo Taniguchi, Hiroki Ito; Ritsu Doan, Kodai Sano, Ao Tanaka, Keito Nakamura; Daichi Kamada, Junya Ito; Ayase Ueda.
Brazil vs Japan Head-to-Head Record
Brazil’s only loss to Japan came in their last meeting, when they surrendered a 2-0 lead in Tokyo last October.
Brazil wins: 11
Japan wins: 1
Draws: 2
Key Players to Watch in Brazil vs Japan FIFA World Cup 2026
Vinicius Junior matched the records of Jairzinho (1970), Ronaldo Nazário (2002), and Neymar (2014) by scoring four goals in the group stage. His speed and skill are expected to pose a major challenge for Tomiyasu and the rest of the defence.
