HOUSTON – Five-time champion Brazil begins the pressure-packed World Cup knockout stages with a matchup against Japan today – Monday, June 29 – at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. This World Cup match is available on multiple streaming services for free.
How do I watch Brazil vs. Japan World Cup match for free?
This World Cup soccer match will broadcast live on FOX at 1 p.m. Eastern (12 p.m. Central) with a Spanish version on Telemundo. Fans who have parted ways with their local cable provider can catch this match by utilizing streaming alternatives like FuboTV ($20 off first month) and DIRECTV ($35 off first month), which both offer a free trial.
You can watch this World Cup match on Sling TV with Sling Select for $19.99 per month. FOX on Sling is available in select markets.
This match will also stream live in Spanish only on Peacock, which is available for $10.99 per month.
Brazil capitalized on two costly mistakes from Scotland, burying the Scots, 3-0, in the final group match. Brazil won Group C, marking the 12th consecutive World Cup that the Brazilians finished at the top of their opening table. They nabbed two wins and a draw, while the plus-6 goal differential was their third-best in a group stage.
Superstar Vinicius Junior dazzled once again with a brace after converting both Scotland turnovers deep near their net. Matheus Cunha nabbed the final goal. Both Vini Junior and Cunha have tallied three goals in their last two matches.
After missing the first two matches of the World Cup, legendary Brazilian forward Neymar Jr. made his return against Scotland. He logged a small sample of minutes but looked slow and heavy on the pitch. Neymar is expected to play in a reserve role once again.
World-class winger Raphinha will miss his second match in a row after suffering a hamstring injury in the first half against Haiti.
Alisson remains a steady wall for the South American powerhouse. The goalkeeper saved 10 of the 11 shots on target he faced in group play.
Brazil has reached eight straight quarterfinals, the longest active streak of any country. The Selecao have won seven of their 10 meetings against Japan.
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Japan, currently riding a 10-match unbeaten streak, is making its appearance in the Round of 32 for the third consecutive World Cup and the fifth time in the last seven tournaments. The Japanese finished runner-up to Netherlands in Group F, tallying one win and two draws. It marked the second time in its history that Japan went undefeated in a group stage.
It was a well-balanced performance from Japan as five different players found the back of the net twice. Ayase Ueda and Daizen Maeda look to be the most punishing pieces heading into the knockout rounds.
The Samurai Blue will need to implement Morocco’s stalemate blueprint from weeks ago: outwit the Brazilians in the midfield and push the wide rush high. Embrace the tactical chess match. When the chances are there, send the house.
The defense has shown some weaknesses against top-tier competition. They conceded two goals against Netherlands in group play before drawing level.
Japan defeated Brazil, 3-2, in a friendly last October in Tokyo. The Japanese orchestrated a furious comeback after trailing 2-0 at the half. The Samurai Blue added to their resume by downing England at Wembley in March.
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Brazil projected XI
Alisson (GK), Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Santos, Casemiro, Guimaraes, Rayan, Paqueta, Vinicius Jr., Cunha
Japan projected XI
Suzuki (GK), Seko, Itakura, Ito, Sugawara, Kamada, Tanaka, Nakamura, Doan, Ueda, Maeda
What are the latest odds for Brazil vs. Japan?
Results after 90 minutes and extra time
Moneyline: Brazil: -150, Japan: +280, Draw: +420
Here’s more information on how to watch Brazil vs. Japan World Cup on TV and streaming services.
What: World Cup Round of 32: Brazil vs. Japan
When: Monday, June 29, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. Eastern (12 p.m. Central)
Where: NRG Stadium | Houston, Texas
Channels: FOX and Telemundo
Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial and $20 off first month), DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off first month), Sling TV and Peacock