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Brazil and Japan face off in a Round of 32 matchup in Houston with a spot in the next stage on the line.
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The Brazilians advanced after bouncing back from an opening 1-1 draw with Morocco to claim consecutive 3-0 shutout wins over Haiti and Scotland . Japan secured its spot in the knockout bracket by drawing the Netherlands and Sweden , alongside a convincing 4-0 victory against Tunisia .
Brazil's offense features Vinícius Júnior , who is tied for second in the tournament goal-scoring charts with four, and Matheus Cunha , who has contributed three goals.
Japan lines up with a disciplined squad led by Ayase Ueda , Daizen Maeda , and Takefusa Kubo .
While five-time champions Brazil is looking to add to its rich history of deep knockout runs, Japan is aiming to win this match and advance past the Round of 16 next time for the first time in team history.
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Here's everything you need to know to watch the Brazil vs. Japan World Cup match, including where to watch on TV or live stream, what time the game starts and more.
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Brazil vs. Japanchannel, live stream
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TV channel:FOX
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Streaming: fubo , Fox One, Fox Sports app/website
Brazil vs. Japan will be broadcast on FOX in the United States with streaming options available on its dedicated platforms.
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The best place to catch the match is on streaming service fubo, with new customers able to sign up for a FREE trial .
What time does Brazil vs. Japan kick off?
Brazil vs. Japan kicks off Monday, June 29, at 1 p.m. ET at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Here's how that time translates across the United States timezones:
| Date |
Kickoff time |
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|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time |
Monday, June 29 |
1 p.m. |
| Central Time |
Monday, June 29 |
12 p.m. |
| Mountain Time |
Monday, June 29 |
11 a.m. |
| Pacific Time |
Monday, June 29 |
10 a.m. |
Brazil vs. Japan betting odds
World Cup schedule today and tomorrow
All times Eastern.
Monday, June 29
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Brazil vs. Japan (1 p.m.)
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Netherlands vs. Morocco (9 p.m.)
Tuesday, June 30
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Ivory Coast vs. Norway (1 p.m.)
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France vs. Sweden (5 p.m.)
MORE: Complete World Cup schedule and fixtures
2026 FIFA World Cup FAQs
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to run from June 11 through July 19, 2026. It will be the first World Cup hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup being played?
The 2026 World Cup will be played across 16 host cities in North America, with matches taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will be the first men's World Cup hosted by three countries.
The 16 host cities are Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle in the United States; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey in Mexico.
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanding from the 32-team format used in previous tournaments. The larger field also means more matches, more knockout-round games and more countries involved than ever before.
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The 48 teams are Algeria , Argentina , Australia , Austria , Belgium , Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde , Canada, Colombia , Croatia , Curaçao , Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt , England , France, Germany, Ghana , Haiti, Iran , Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan , Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand , Norway, Panama , Paraguay, Portugal , Qatar , Saudi Arabia , Scotland, Senegal , South Africa , South Korea , Spain , Sweden, Switzerland , Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay and Uzbekistan .
How many games are in the 2026 World Cup?
There will be 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That includes the group stage, knockout rounds and the final.
Can I stream the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. Streaming options will depend on the match, language and broadcast partner. In the U.S., Fox Sports lists FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for English-language coverage, while Telemundo will stream every match live on Peacock and the Telemundo App for Spanish-language coverage.
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What channel is the 2026 World Cup on?
In the U.S., English-language matches are expected across FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for those without cable, while Spanish-language coverage will air on Telemundo and Universo, which you can stream on DIRECTV and Peacock . Check the schedule for the specific match you want to watch.
When is the 2026 World Cup final?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026. The match will be played at New York-New Jersey Stadium , FIFA's tournament name for MetLife Stadium.
What time do World Cup games start?
Kickoff times vary by date, host city and round. Because the tournament is being played across multiple time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fans should check the official match schedule for start times in their local time zone.
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Is the United States playing in the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. The United States automatically qualified for the 2026 World Cup as one of the three host nations, along with Canada and Mexico.
