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Brazil vs Japan: Match Preview

Brazil logo Brazil

2-1

HT 0-1

Japan logo Japan

Date

29 June 2026

Kickoff

20:00

Venue

NRG Stadium

Round

Round of 32

Status

Full time

Scheduled match window: approximately 20:00–22:00 EAT. Actual duration can vary because of added time, extra time, delays or interruptions.

Fixtures Hub's Pick

Brazil or draw

Medium Confidence This pick comes from our featured prediction analysis. Backed by live match statistics, confirmed lineups, 1 head-to-head meetings, recent team form.

Match overview

Medium confidence

Brazil face Japan in World Cup in World. The match is scheduled for Monday, 29 June 2026 at 20:00 at NRG Stadium.

This pick comes from our featured prediction analysis. Backed by live match statistics, confirmed lineups, 1 head-to-head meetings, recent team form.

Key match trends

Brazil are unbeaten in their last 3 matches on record.
Japan are unbeaten in their last 3 matches on record.

Head-to-head summary

Brazil wins

0

Draws

0

Japan wins

1

Average goals

5

Both scored

100%

Over 2.5 goals

100%

First-half goals

2

Meetings analysed

1

Brazil logo

Brazil

Rating 8.9/10

Played

6

Goals

18

Conceded

5

Both scored

67%

Clean sheets

2

Points rate

8.9/10

Japan logo

Japan

Rating 7.8/10

Played

6

Goals

10

Conceded

3

Both scored

33%

Clean sheets

4

Points rate

7.8/10

Match preview guide

Brazil vs Japan: form, H2H and match context

This World Cup match page combines the scheduled kickoff, recent results, head-to-head meetings, available lineups, match events and team statistics in one place. The sections above compare Brazil and Japan, with supported live updates and the final result added as the fixture progresses.

How to read recent form

Form markers summarise each team's latest recorded results. Compare the sequence, opponent level and home or away setting rather than relying on one result alone.

What H2H tells you

Head-to-head records show earlier meetings between the teams. They add historical context, but squads, coaches, venues and competition circumstances can change.

Continue exploring

Check the complete match schedule, active scores and recent results to understand where this fixture sits in the wider football calendar.

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Data coverage and prediction note

Match information depends on the data supplied for this competition and may be corrected as official updates arrive. Predictions are informational statistical opinions, not guaranteed outcomes; confirmed team news and lineups should be checked close to kickoff.