Neymar made an appearance off the bench against the Scots, but he’s unlikely to make a serious contribution here.
Japan, meanwhile, qualified second from Group F following draws against both the Netherlands and Sweden and a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia.
Blue Samurai boss Hajime Moriyasu masterminded defeats of both Germany and Spain at the last World Cup – could he achieve another major upset here?
Date, kick-off time and venue
Brazil vs Japan is scheduled for a 6pm BST kick-off on Monday June 29, 2026.
The match will take place at Houston Stadium.
Where to watch Brazil vs Japan for FREE
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