The Japan national team will face Brazil in the round of 32. Brazil is the most successful team in the World Cup, with five titles, and is currently ranked 6th in the FIFA rankings (as of June 11).
Brazil's ace, Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid), has been on a hot streak, scoring in three consecutive games, and leading his team to a 2-1-0 record in the group stage.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Recent form (last 5) | 3W-1D-1L |
| Last result | 2025-11-18: Japan 3-0 Bolivia |
The key match between Japan and Brazil will be broadcast live on Fuji TV on the 30th at 0:50 AM. Japan previously won against Brazil in a friendly match in October 2025, with goals from Keito Nakamura (25) and Ayase Ueda (27).
