Brazil 2–1 Japan — World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Recap

Final score: Brazil 2 — 1 Japan

Date: Monday, June 29, 2026

Venue: NRG Stadium

Stage: Round of 32

The result

Brazil edged Japan 2–1 to reach the Round of 16; Japan are eliminated.

What it means

Brazil advance to the Round of 16. Japan's tournament is over — the knockouts are win-or-go-home, with no second leg to put it right.

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