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12' 🟨
Kaishu Sano Yellow Card (Japan)
14' 🟨
Casemiro Yellow Card (Brazil)
29' ⚽
K. Sano Normal Goal (Japan)
45' 🟨
Daichi Kamada Yellow Card (Japan)
46' 🔄
Lucas Paqueta Substitution 1 (Brazil)
48' 🟨
Danilo Yellow Card (Brazil)
56' ⚽
Casemiro Normal Goal (Brazil)
66' 🔄
M. Cunha Substitution 2 (Brazil)
66' 🔄
R. Doan Substitution 1 (Japan)
66' 🔄
K. Nakamura Substitution 2 (Japan)
78' 🔄
J. Ito Substitution 3 (Japan)
78' 🔄
D. Kamada Substitution 4 (Japan)
84' 🟨
Junnosuke Suzuki Yellow Card (Japan)
90+3' 🔄
Casemiro Substitution 3 (Brazil)
90+8' 🔄
Bruno Guimaraes Substitution 4 (Brazil)
90+7' 🔄
D. Maeda Substitution 5 (Japan)
90' ⚽
G. Martinelli Normal Goal (Brazil)

📊 Statistics

7
Shots on Goal
2
6
Shots off Goal
1
19
Total Shots
5
6
Blocked Shots
2
12
Shots insidebox
2
7
Shots outsidebox
3
4
Fouls
13
6
Corner Kicks
2
1
Offsides
0
69%
Ball Possession
31%
2
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
1
Goalkeeper Saves
4
682
Total passes
315
625
Passes accurate
261
92%
Passes %
83%
1.69
expected_goals
0.23
-0.35
goals_prevented
-0.35

📝 Recent Results

Post match

Brazil 2-1 Japan - World Cup

Match Snapshot

Brazil vs Japan finished 2-1 in World Cup. The match included decisive moments that shaped the final outcome and gave the scoreline its meaning.

Looking beyond the final number helps explain how the contest unfolded and what made the difference between the two sides.

CompetitionWorld Cup
DateMonday, June 29, 2026
Kickoff7:00 PM
VenueNRG Stadium
RefereeMaurizio Mariani, Italy
RoundRound of 32
Season2026

Form And Context

Brazil come into this fixture after 2 wins, 1 draws and 0 defeats across the last five finished matches, while Japan arrive with 1 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats over the same span.

In World Cup, Brazil start this round in position 1 with 7 points, while Japan sit in position 2 with 5 points. That league backdrop gives the match more meaning than the score alone.

Key Moments

  • 12' Kaishu Sano (Japan) - Yellow Card
  • 14' Casemiro (Brazil) - Yellow Card
  • 29' K. Sano (Japan) - Normal Goal
  • 45' Daichi Kamada (Japan) - Yellow Card
  • 46' Lucas Paqueta (Brazil) - Substitution 1
  • 48' Danilo (Brazil) - Yellow Card
  • 56' Casemiro (Brazil) - Normal Goal
  • 66' M. Cunha (Brazil) - Substitution 2
  • 66' R. Doan (Japan) - Substitution 1
  • 66' K. Nakamura (Japan) - Substitution 2
  • 78' J. Ito (Japan) - Substitution 3
  • 78' D. Kamada (Japan) - Substitution 4

Goals And Turning Points

  • Japan: K. Sano 29'
  • Brazil: Casemiro 56'
  • Brazil: G. Martinelli 90'

Discipline

Discipline also played a role in the rhythm of the contest. There were 5 yellow-card incidents during key stretches of the match.

Lineup Management

The substitutions were another layer in the story, with changes such as Lucas Paqueta, M. Cunha, R. Doan, K. Nakamura, J. Ito, D. Kamada showing how both benches reacted to momentum swings, fatigue and the scoreline.

The Numbers Behind The Match








StatBrazilJapan
Shots on Goal72
Shots off Goal61
Total Shots195
Blocked Shots62
Shots insidebox122
Shots outsidebox73
Fouls413
Corner Kicks62

Those numbers show the match through a wider lens, especially in categories such as Shots on Goal: 7-2, Shots off Goal: 6-1, Total Shots: 19-5, Blocked Shots: 6-2.

What The Result Means

Result: Brazil 2-1 Japan. Brazil leave this match with an important result that can influence confidence and momentum in the next stage of World Cup.

In standings terms, Brazil sit in position 1 with 7 points, while Japan hold position 2 with 5 points.

Conclusion

Brazil 2-1 Japan is a result shaped by the moments, rhythm and competitive context that defined the match from start to finish.

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❓ FAQ

When is Brazil vs Japan?

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

Where is Brazil vs Japan being played?

NRG Stadium

What competition is this match part of?

World Cup

What is the score of Brazil vs Japan?

Brazil 2-1 Japan.

Who scored in Brazil vs Japan?

K. Sano 29', Casemiro 56', G. Martinelli 90'

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