Brazil vs Japan — World Cup 2026 Result
Brazil to win
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Brazil's commanding 3-0 win over Scotland in their opener demonstrates tournament sharpness, but the loss of both Neymar and Raphinha to injury strips them of two critical attacking outlets against a defensively disciplined Japan side.
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Brazil v Japan by the numbers
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Brazil
- W24 Jun 2026at Scotland3–0
- W20 Jun 2026vs Haiti3–0
- D13 Jun 2026vs Morocco1–1
2W 1D 0L over 3 matches · 7 scored, 1 conceded · 2 clean sheets
World Cup 2026
Japan
- D25 Jun 2026vs Sweden1–1
- W21 Jun 2026at Tunisia4–0
- D14 Jun 2026at Netherlands2–2
1W 2D 0L over 3 matches · 7 scored, 3 conceded · 1 clean sheet
World Cup 2026
Last 4 meetings
Brazil 3 · 0 drawn · Japan 1
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2025 | Japan | 3–2 | Brazil |
| 6 Jun 2022 | Japan | 0–1 | Brazil |
| 10 Nov 2017 | Japan | 1–3 | Brazil |
| 15 Jun 2013 | Brazil | 3–0 | Japan |
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FAQBrazil vs Japan result
Brazil beat Japan 2–1, eliminating Japan from the tournament. Brazil's commanding 3-0 win over Scotland in their opener demonstrates tournament sharpness, but the loss of both Neymar and Raphinha to injury strips them of two critical attacking outlets against a defensively disciplined Japan side.
Who won Brazil vs Japan?
Brazil beat Japan 2–1, eliminating Japan from the tournament.
When did Brazil vs Japan kick off?
Kick-off: Monday, 29 June 2026 at 17:00 UTC at NRG Stadium, Houston, USA 🇺🇸.
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Brazil favoured
Full-time