Brazil came back to defeat Japan 2–1 and earn a place in the World Cup last 16.

BRAZIL · WORLD CUP Key Facts —World Cup 2026 Brazil: Brazil meet Japan at Houston Stadium in a round-of-thirty-two tie on Monday. —Group winners: Brazil

The World Cup’s knockout stage is already providing some premier matchups in the round of 32. It’s part of a bracket that features an easier road for some teams than others.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 pits South American giants Brazil against Asian heavyweights Japan in Houston.

Follow live as five-time winners Brazil begin the knockout stage with a tricky task against Japan in Houston.

Follow updates as Brazil face Japan in the last 32, as we bring you the build-up, analysis and text commentary.

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The 74th game of the 2026 World Cup features a return to action for the competition’s most successful country.

Brazil's quest for a sixth World Cup title enters the knockouts on Monday as they face Japan in Houston for a place in the last 16. Carlo Ancelotti’s men are favourites but…

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Brazil booked its spot in the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after a dramatic fight against Japan, with a last-minute goal of Gabriel Martinelli...

Brazil is through to the Round of 16 after a last-minute goal broke Japanese hearts in Houston.

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Brazil advances to World Cup last 16 after comeback win over Japan. Brazil victory on June 29 at 99.9% YES.

Martinelli's stoppage-time goal in Houston takes the five-time champions to the Round of 16, breaking Japanese hearts.

Brazil vs Japan, FIFA World Cup Round of 32: Selecao beat Samurai Blue 2-1 to reach Round of 16

LOS ANGELES: Brazil advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday with a thrilling last-gasp 2-1 victory over Japan as the tournament’s knockout rounds got into full swing.…

Brazil secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Japan, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring a late winner to send them into the World Cup last 16.

Gabriel Martinelli scored a stoppage-time winner as Brazil beat Japan 2-1 and book their place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA 2026 World Cup

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Brazil overcome a dismal first-half performance and the setback of conceding early to deliver a brilliant second-half display. After Casemiro brings the side level, Gabriel…