Brazil x Japan: time and where to watch the 2026 World Cup

Brazil debuts in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup against Japan, this Monday (29), at 2pm (Brasília time), at NRG Stadium, in Houston, Texas, in the United States.

Ancelotti's team finished the first phase at the top of Group C, with a draw against Morocco and two victories against Haiti and Scotland, and has been improving its production and effectiveness with each match.

Japan, second in Group F, drew with the Netherlands, beat Turkey and drew with Sweden. The team has not yet lost in 2026, and arrives confident for the duel.

The match will be broadcast live on Globo, SporTV, SBT, N Sports, CazéTV and Ge TV. CNN Esportes follows all the moves in real time.

Where to watch Brazil x Japan

- TV: Globo, SBT, SporTV and N Sports
- Streaming: Ge TV (only on Globoplay) and CazéTV (YouTube)
- Real time: CNN Sports

Brazil x Japan specifications

- Date: 06/29/2026
- Time: 2pm
- Location: NRG Stadium, in Houston, Texas, in the United States
- Stage: Round of 32

Analysis: Japan has less tradition, but can provide work for Brazil

Source: CNN