The Tokyo Tower was lit up in blue to support the Japan national team, also known as the Samurai Blue, before their match against Brazil. The Tokyo Tower was lit up in blue on the 29th, the day before the Japan national team, also known as the Samurai Blue, faced Brazil in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Why was the Tokyo Tower lit up

The Tokyo Tower has been lit up in blue to support the Japan national team on several occasions, including the opening day of the World Cup and during the group stage matches against the Netherlands, Tunisia, and Sweden.

What is the current situation of the Japan national team

The Japan national team has advanced to the knockout stage for the third consecutive tournament after winning their group stage matches. Their recent form has been strong, with a 3-game winning run and a last result of Japan 3-0 Bolivia (2025-11-18). | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-11-18 | Bolivia | 3-0 |

What's next for the Japan national team

The Japan national team will face Brazil in the round of 16 on the 30th at 2:00 AM Japan time. The Samurai Blue will aim to defeat the strong Brazilian team and advance to the quarterfinals.