Brazil and Japan meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on June 30, as the five-time champions face a dangerous Japan side in the expanded 48-team

The World Cup knockout round bracket is slowly coming together as teams punch tickets to the Round of 32.

Brazil will seek to book their place in the last 32 of the World Cup on Wednesday when they face Scotland as the tournament shifts to a breathless six games a day.

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Brazil and Japan meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on June 30, as the five-time champions face a dangerous Japan side in the expanded 48-team

Japan will face five-time champions Brazil in the round of 32.

Japan advances to Round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, facing Brazil next. Japan's elimination in semifinals at 5.7% YES.

Japan to meet Brazil in World Cup knockouts following nervy Sweden draw, as Netherlands top Group F and Tunisia crash out without a point.