Brazil vs Japan: How to Watch the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 Live

Where to Watch Brazil vs Japan Live

The Round of 32 match between Brazil and Japan at the 2026 World Cup will take place at Houston Stadium on June 29, kicking off at 18:00 local time. Fans across the globe can find broadcasters covering this exciting encounter.

Global TV Broadcasts

Various countries have official broadcasters streaming the game live. For instance, in Brazil, you can watch it on Globo. In Japan, the match airs on Fuji TV. Other notable channels include TSN in Canada, ITV 1 UK in Great Britain, and FOX Network in the USA.

Using a VPN to Watch Anywhere

If you face geo-restrictions or want to access your usual streaming platform securely, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help. By connecting to a server in a country where the match is broadcast, you can bypass regional blackouts and enjoy the game live.

Popular VPN providers like ExpressVPN offer easy steps: sign up, install the app, connect to the desired location, clear browser cache, and start streaming via your broadcaster’s site.

Watching on the Big Screen

To enjoy the match on your TV, use VPN apps available on smart TVs or streaming devices like Amazon Fire TV Stick and Google Chromecast with Google TV. For devices without direct VPN support, such as Apple TV or Roku, Smart DNS or screen casting from a VPN-enabled device are practical options.

Team Lineups and Injury Updates

Brazil will likely field Alisson Becker in goal, with Gabriel, Marquinhos, Danilo, and Douglas Santos forming the defense. Midfielders Lucas Paqueta, Casemiro, and Bruno Guimaraes support an attack featuring Rayan, Vinicius Junior, and Matheus Cunha. Coach Carlo Ancelotti is missing Raphinha due to injury but has no suspensions.

Japan, managed by Hajime Moriyasu, will probably start with Zion Suzuki in goal and a defensive line of Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ko Itakura, Hiroki Ito, and Daizen Maeda. Their midfield and attack include Yukinari Sugawara, Keito Nakamura, Daichi Kamada, Ritsu Doan, Ao Tanaka, and Ayase Ueda. Takefusa Kubo remains sidelined with injury; no suspensions affect the squad.

Recent Form and Head-to-Head

Brazil enters this fixture unbeaten in their last five games, with four wins and one draw. They topped Group C after a 3-0 win over Scotland on June 24 and previously drew 1-1 with Morocco and beat Haiti 3-0. Pre-tournament friendlies included victories against Egypt (2-1) and Panama (6-2). Across these matches, Brazil scored 15 goals and conceded 4.

Japan comes in with three wins and two draws from their last five matches. Their latest was a 1-1 draw with Sweden, securing second place in Group F. Earlier results featured a 4-0 win over Tunisia and a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. Pre-tournament friendlies saw narrow wins against Iceland and England. Japan scored 8 goals and conceded 4 during this period.

Their recent head-to-head record favors Brazil, who won three of the last five meetings. Japan’s most recent victory came in October 2025, a 3-2 friendly win on home turf. Before that, Brazil had a streak of four wins, including a 1-0 friendly victory in June 2022 and a 3-1 win in November 2017.