The Samurai Blue drew with Sweden 1-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage on June 25, securing a spot in the knockout stage for the third consecutive tournament. They will face Brazil in the Round of 32 on June 30.

What happened?

The match against Sweden ended in a 1-1 draw, resulting in Japan's advancement to the knockout stage.

How will it be broadcast?

The highly anticipated match against Brazil will be live on Fuji TV. The broadcast schedule and cast have not been announced yet.

What's next?

The main cast for this tournament includes John Kabira, Minami Sakuma (Fuji TV announcer), Shinji Ono as the main commentator, and Yoiichiro Kakitani as the main navigator. Japan's recent form has been 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss (WWWDL) in their last 5 games. Their last match was a 3-0 win against Bolivia on November 18, 2025.