Brazil vs Japan - FIFA World Cup 2026
Brazil vs Japan at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with kick-off time, venue, lineups, match status, and pre-match stats.
World Cup 2026 Match Facts
NRG Stadium
Houston’s retractable-roof home of the Texans keeps the Texas heat out and the atmosphere in, hosting group and knockout fixtures through the tournament.
Stadium details →World Cup 2026 Team Profiles
Brazil, nicknamed A Seleção and Canarinho, are the most successful nation in FIFA World Cup history — the only team to have won the tournament five times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002) — and nine-time Copa América champions, playing in their iconic yellow shirts under coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Full team profile →Japan, nicknamed the Samurai Blue, are Asia's most decorated national team, having won the AFC Asian Cup a record four times and qualified for every FIFA World Cup since 1998. Under coach Hajime Moriyasu, they have become one of the world's top-20 sides and a consistent force at the knockout stage of major tournaments.
Full team profile →Frequently asked questions
- Where was Brazil vs Japan played?
- The match was played at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, United States.
- What stage was the Brazil vs Japan match?
- This was a Round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.