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Brazil vs Japan

World Cup 2026Full time · 29 Jun 2026
Brazil

Brazil

Won · xG 1.92LWWWDLast 5
Full time
2 — 1
90+4'
⚽ Kaishu Sano 29' · ⚽ Casemiro 56' · ⚽ Gabriel Martinelli 90'

Japan

Lost · xG 0.26LDWDLast 5
Japan
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ BRA · last goal · 90'
75
25
BRA · 1.92 xG0.26 xG · JPN
Match StoryFull breakdown

Brazil 2–1 Japan

Brazil secured a 2-1 win over Japan in World Cup 2026 group stage action, but the result tells only part of the story. Japan's away form and goal-scoring pattern made this a more structured contest than the scoreline suggests.

World Cup 2026Mon 29 Jun, 18:00
Key Takeaways
Result

Brazil picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Brazil end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionWorld Cup 2026
First Goal
Kaishu Sano
29'⚽
Kaishu Sano
Match Report
Brazil 2-1 Japan: How Brazil's Defensive Structure Held the Pattern Together
SHSophie Hargreaves

Brazil 2-1 Japan: How Brazil's Defensive Structure Held the Pattern Together

Brazil secured a 2-1 win over Japan in World Cup 2026 group stage action, but the result tells only part of the story. Japan's away form and goal-scoring pattern made this a more structured contest than the scoreline suggests.

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Key Events
  1. 12'
    JapanKaishu SanoKaishu Sano
    Foul
  2. 14'
    BrazilCasemiroCasemiro
    Foul
  3. 29'
    JapanKaishu SanoKaishu Sano
    Right foot shot
  4. 45'
    JapanDaichi KamadaDaichi Kamada
    Foul
  5. 46'
    BrazilEndrickEndrick
    off: Lucas Paquetá
  6. 48'
    BrazilDaniloDanilo
    Foul
  7. 56'
    BrazilCasemiroCasemiro
    assist: Gabriel
  8. 66'
    BrazilGabriel MartinelliGabriel Martinelli
    off: Matheus Cunha
  9. 66'
    JapanYukinari SugawaraYukinari Sugawara
    off: Ritsu Doan
  10. 66'
    JapanJunnosuke SuzukiJunnosuke Suzuki
    off: Keito Nakamura
  11. 78'
    JapanAo TanakaAo Tanaka
    off: Daichi Kamada
  12. 78'
    JapanShuto MachinoShuto Machino
    off: Junya Ito
  13. 84'
    JapanJunnosuke SuzukiJunnosuke Suzuki
    Foul
  14. 90+8'
    BrazilDaniloDanilo
    off: Bruno Guimarães
  15. 90+7'
    JapanKoki OgawaKoki Ogawa
    off: Daizen Maeda
  16. 90+3'
    BrazilFabinhoFabinho
    off: Casemiro
  17. 90+5'
    BrazilGabriel MartinelliGabriel Martinelli
    assist: Bruno Guimarães
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Brazil 1.92 xGJapan 0.26 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the World Cup 2026 standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Belgium31205
1Spain32107
1Mexico33009
1England32107
1Brazil32107
1France33009
1Argentina33009
1Switzerland32107
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Brazil vs Japan?

The match finished 2-1 to Brazil.

Who won Brazil vs Japan?

Brazil won the match 2-1.

When did Brazil vs Japan take place?

The match took place on Monday, 29 June 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Brazil beat Japan 2-1 in World Cup 2026 qualifying. Our model favored a Brazil win at 42 percent probability, and the pick landed. Brazil dominated possession and chance creation; Japan managed one goal but could not find an equalizer in the closing stages. The result extended Brazil's recent run, though the margin was tighter than their underlying control suggested. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Brazil consolidated top position with 12 points from 4 matches, extending their lead over Japan to 3 points. The result reinforced Brazil's tournament credentials; our model had flagged their 100% clean sheet rate as a key strength. Japan remain second on 9 points but face mounting pressure; the loss halted their mixed form of wins and draws.

Brazil v Japan · World Cup 2026 · 29/06/2026, 18:00:00