Brazil
Japan
When is the match? Kickoff time and venue
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Brazil vs Japan kicks off on June 29, 2026 at 20:00. The match will be played at NRG Stadium (Houston) in the Round of 32.
The winning goal came in the 95th minute (Martinelli).
Post-Match Reactions
“Suffering is normal, as is relief. At half-time I told them not to lose patience because we were going to score sooner or later. The team did very well in the second half. No one thought that this team wouldn't score.”Source: RFI/AFP
“The gap between us is closing now. Of course, Brazil are a top tier team and we are definitely approaching that level. As a result we were devastated. To compete at the top is a goal we all have.”Source: CNA/Reuters
Match Analysis
Brazil, with a storied football history, is aiming to continue its legacy in the 2026 World Cup. Under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil faced Japan at Houston's NRG Stadium. As a five-time champion, the Seleção feels the pressure of not having won the World Cup since 2002, and this tournament is a chance to end that drought.
Japan entered the tournament as one of Asia's most consistent and successful football representatives. By finishing second in their group behind the Netherlands, Sweden, and Tunisia, Japan advanced to the last 32. The match in Houston is seen as a crucial step in Japan's quest to make a bigger mark on the global football stage, as they sought to prove themselves against Brazil.