Brazil 2–1 Japan — World Cup 2026

Round of 32

Full TimeHouston Stadium · Houston

Brazil

2–1

Brazil won after full-time.

Japan

⚽ Casemiro 56′

⚽ Gabriel Martinelli 90′+5

⚽ Kaishu Sano 29′

Momentum

Minute-by-minute pressure — who's turning the screw

▲ Brazilincl. extra time▼ Japan

How to watch

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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🌍 Worldwide broadcasters (2 countries)

🇦🇺 AustraliaSBS On Demand, SBS

🇮🇪 IrelandBBC Radio 5 Live, TalkSport Radio UK

Venue & conditions

Houston Stadium

Houston · 72,220 capacity · artificial turf

35°C · clear sky💨 1 m/s💧 60%🟨 Referee: M. Mariani

Match stats

BrazilJapan

69%Possession31%

19Shots5

7On target2

5Big chances0

6Corners2

92%Pass accuracy83%

4Fouls13

1Offsides0

1Saves4

2Yellow cards3

Timeline

90′+8Danilo on · Bruno Guimarães off
90′+7Koki Ogawa on · Daizen Maeda off
90′+5Gabriel Martinelli · Right foot shot2-1
90′+3Fabinho on · Casemiro off
84′Junnosuke Suzuki
78′Ao Tanaka on · Daichi Kamada off
78′Shuto Machino on · Junya Ito off
66′Junnosuke Suzuki on · Keito Nakamura off
66′Yukinari Sugawara on · Ritsu Doan off
66′Gabriel Martinelli on · Matheus Cunha off
56′Casemiro · Header1-1
48′Danilo
46′Endrick on · Lucas Paquetá off
45′Daichi Kamada
29′Kaishu Sano · Right foot shot0-1
14′Casemiro
12′Kaishu Sano

Commentary

The match ends with Brazil winning 2-1 against Japan.
The second half ends with Brazil winning 2-1 against Japan.
90′+10
Foul committed by Shuto Machino of Japan.
90′+10
Marquinhos from Brazil is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
90′+9
Endrick from Brazil wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90′+9
Foul committed by Shogo Taniguchi of Japan.
90′+8
Substitution for Brazil: Danilo Santos comes on for Bruno Guimarães.
90′+7
Substitution for Japan: Koki Ogawa comes on for Daizen Maeda.
90′+6
⚽ Goal! Brazil leads Japan 2-1. Gabriel Martinelli scores for Brazil with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
90′+4
Fabinho from Brazil misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the right. The chance was created by a cross from Bruno Guimarães after a corner.
90′+3
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
90′+3
Substitution for Brazil: Fabinho comes on for Casemiro due to an injury.
90′+3
The match is delayed due to an injury to Casemiro from Brazil.
90′+1
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
90′+1
Foul committed by Ao Tanaka of Japan.
90′
Vinícius Júnior from Brazil is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
90′
Attempt blocked. Vinícius Júnior's right-footed shot from outside the box for Brazil is blocked. Gabriel Martinelli provided the assist.
89′
Gabriel Magalhães from Brazil had a header attempt from the center of the box, but it was blocked. Rayan provided the assist with a cross.
89′
Brazil wins a corner after Kaishu Sano concedes.
88′
Foul committed by Junnosuke Suzuki of Japan.
88′
Rayan from Brazil wins a free kick on the right wing.
85′
Corner awarded to Brazil after a concession by Junnosuke Suzuki.
84′
Junnosuke Suzuki from Japan receives a yellow card for a foul.
84′
Foul committed by Junnosuke Suzuki of Japan.
84′
Danilo from Brazil wins a free kick on the right wing.
78′
Substitution for Japan: Shuto Machino comes on for Junya Ito.
78′
Substitution for Japan: Ao Tanaka comes on for Daichi Kamada.
77′
Attempt missed by Gabriel Martinelli from Brazil, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
74′
Rayan's header from the right side of the six-yard box is blocked. Gabriel Magalhães provided the assist with a cross.
74′
Corner awarded to Brazil after Junnosuke Suzuki concedes.
72′
Gabriel Martinelli commits a foul for Brazil.
72′
Junya Ito wins a free kick for Japan in the defensive half.
71′
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
68′
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
66′
Substitution for Brazil: Gabriel Martinelli comes on for Matheus Cunha.
66′
Substitution for Japan: Junnosuke Suzuki comes on for Keito Nakamura.
66′
Substitution for Japan: Yukinari Sugawara comes on for Ritsu Doan.
64′
Ayase Ueda's right-footed shot from the left side of the box for Japan is saved.
60′
Ayase Ueda from Japan commits a handball.
58′
Attempt saved. Vinícius Júnior's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Zion Suzuki. The shot was assisted by Rayan.
58′
Goal! The score is now Brazil 1, Japan 1. Casemiro scores for Brazil with a header from the right side of the six-yard box.
56′
⚽ Casemiro's header from close range for Brazil is blocked.
54′
VAR decision: the previous decision has been cancelled.
53′
Endrick from Brazil misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it to the right. Vinícius Júnior provided the assist with a cross.
52′
Attempt saved. Bruno Guimarães' header from the center of the box is saved.
49′
Takehiro Tomiyasu wins a free kick for Japan in the defensive half.
49′
Matheus Cunha commits a foul for Brazil.
48′
Daizen Maeda of Japan is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
48′
Danilo commits a foul for Brazil.
48′
Danilo from Brazil receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
47′
Ritsu Doan from Japan commits a handball.
46′
The second half begins with Brazil trailing Japan 1-0.
46′
Substitution for Brazil: Endrick comes on for Lucas Paquetá.
The first half ends with Brazil trailing Japan 1-0.
45′+1
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
45′+1
Attempt missed. Lucas Paquetá heads the ball from the center of the box for Brazil.
45′
Junya Ito's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Daichi Kamada.
45′
Daichi Kamada commits a foul for Japan.
45′
Bruno Guimarães from Brazil is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
45′
Daichi Kamada from Japan receives a yellow card for a foul.
38′
Attempt saved. Matheus Cunha's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
35′
Attempt blocked. Lucas Paquetá's left-footed shot from outside the box for Brazil is blocked. Vinícius Júnior provided the assist.
34′
Attempt saved. Vinícius Júnior's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
33′
Attempt missed. Marquinhos (Brazil) heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes to the right. The chance was set up by Lucas Paquetá with a cross from a set piece situation.
32′
Ritsu Doan commits a foul for Japan.
32′
Douglas Santos from Brazil wins a free kick on the left wing.
29′
⚽ Goal! Japan takes the lead 1-0 against Brazil as Kaishu Sano scores with a right-footed shot from outside the box after a fast break.
28′
Ayase Ueda from Japan misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the left. The chance was set up by Junya Ito's cross following a corner.
27′
Japan wins a corner after Gabriel Magalhães concedes.
26′
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
23′
The match is currently paused for a drinks break.
18′
Ayase Ueda of Japan commits a handball.
16′
Daichi Kamada's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
16′
Japan is awarded a corner after Casemiro concedes.
14′
Attempt missed. Bruno Guimarães (Brazil) had a right-footed shot from the left side of the box after a corner.
14′
Junya Ito wins a free kick for Japan in the attacking half.
14′
Casemiro commits a foul for Brazil.
14′
Casemiro from Brazil receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
14′
Attempt saved. Matheus Cunha's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
14′
Brazil wins a corner after Zion Suzuki concedes.

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Match intel

Brazil have won 4 out of their 5 most recent matches against Japan.
Japan have lost 4 out of their 5 most recent matches against Brazil.
Brazil are unbeaten in 4 out of their 5 most recent matches against Japan.
Japan have not won 4 out of their 5 most recent matches against Brazil.
In the last matches between Japan and Brazil, Japan most often scores a goal in the following minute bins: 60-75.
In the last matches between Brazil and Japan, Brazil most often scores a goal in the following minute bins: 75-90.