1/16 ·
Brazil
4-3-3
Carlo Ancelotti
WinnerHT: 0-1
Japan
3-4-2-1
Hajime Moriyasu
Updated:
Half Time
0–1
90 Min
2–1
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Brazil
4-3-3 · Carlo Ancelotti
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Japan
3-4-2-1 · Hajime Moriyasu
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
In front of 68777, Carlo Ancelotti's side delivered the stronger finish after a match that swung sharply from Japan's early control to Brazil's late response. For supporters in Guernsey following along from Monday 29 June, 18:00 BST, it was a game decided by detail, timing and composure rather than by a long spell of dominance.
The pattern then changed after the break, and Brazil's 4-3-3 started to play closer to Japan's area as the match progressed toward the decisive minutes.
That goal mattered because it shifted the pressure back onto Japan, who had already picked up yellow cards at 12, 45 and 84. Brazil, by contrast, had yellow cards at 14 and 48, and the rhythm of the match suggested both teams were operating at high intensity. By the time the game reached the final stretch, the outcome was still open, but Brazil had found the more persuasive answers in the decisive phases.
That late goal defined the evening: Japan had led, Brazil had responded, and the home side finished the stronger of the two. The scoreline from ordinary time matched the final score, and the result reflected how Brazil handled the closing moments better than Japan. With the match finishing after the 90th minute goal, the last action carried the most weight and left Japan with only the earlier advantage to reflect on.
Hajime Moriyasu's Japan were in front through 29 and stayed organised enough to make Brazil work, but the final score favoured the side that found the last decisive touch. For Guernsey readers, the shape of the night was clear from the score progression alone: Brazil chased, caught and then overtook the game when it mattered most.
That leaves Brazil moving on from a result built on patience, while Japan were left with a strong first half and no reward on the final scoreboard.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Brazil and Japan will arrive at NRG Stadium in Houston with a place in the next round on the line in World Cup Final Stage 1/16, and the matchup already has the look of a sharp tactical contrast. Brazil will be led by Carlo Ancelotti and set up in a 4-3-3, while Japan under Hajime Moriyasu will use a 3-4-2-1 that should make the central lanes crowded and the wing spaces hard to find. For fans in Guernsey, the local kickoff is Monday 29 June, 18:00 BST, with coverage available through Sky / TNT (UK).
Brazil's shape points to width, rhythm and sustained pressure through the front three, but Japan's 3-4-2-1 is built to compress space between the lines and force longer sequences around the outside. That contrast should shape the opening minutes in Houston, where the venue itself may reward the side that handles transitions cleanly and keeps the ball moving with purpose. For Guernsey viewers, the time slot is a straightforward one, and the build-up will centre on whether Brazil can impose control early or Japan can drag the game into a more compact, reactive pattern.
Carlo Ancelotti's side will carry the expectation that comes with Brazil's name, yet the game state will matter as much as the badge. A front three in a 4-3-3 can pin back the wing-backs in Japan's structure, but only if Brazil's midfield keeps the circulation quick enough to prevent Japan from settling into a low-risk block. Hajime Moriyasu's team, by contrast, will likely look to turn those same wide channels into a route out, using the 3-4-2-1 to protect the centre and still leave enough outlets to threaten once possession is regained.
Key details to watch in Houston:
For Brazil, the opening will be about turning possession into pressure without allowing Japan to spring forward through the spaces behind the full-backs. For Japan, the challenge will be to keep Brazil's front line from dictating the tempo while still giving Moriyasu's side enough presence to break out when the game opens. That balance, more than any single flashpoint, should decide how comfortable either team feels at NRG Stadium.
Brazil's coaching and formation give the home-listed side an argument for control, but Japan's compact 3-4-2-1 offers a clear route to making the contest tight. Guernsey supporters following along at Monday 29 June, 18:00 BST will be watching for the first sign of which plan takes hold, because the side that wins the midfield details will likely shape the whole evening.
What next will hinge on whether Brazil can turn shape into authority early, or whether Japan can force the game into the kind of tight, stubborn contest that their system is built to create.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Brazil: 68%, Japan: 32%.
Japan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Gabriel wins an air challenge against Shuto Machino
Rayan wins an air challenge against Hiroki Ito
Shuto Machino is penalised for pushing Marquinhos
Shogo Taniguchi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Shogo Taniguchi from Japan goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Rayan
Brazil take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Rayan relieves the pressure with a clearance
Fabinho relieves the pressure with a clearance
Bruno Guimaraes is leaving the field to be replaced by Danilo in a tactical substitution.
Daizen Maeda is leaving the field to be replaced by Koki Ogawa in a tactical substitution.
Brazil managed to score the decisive goal in the dying minutes of the game!
Rayan made the key pass for the goal!
Bruno Guimaraes provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Gabriel Martinelli scores with the right foot!
Bruno Guimaraes creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Rayan makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ao Tanaka could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Brazil are in control of the ball.
Bruno Guimaraes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Gabriel wins an air challenge against Ayase Ueda
Goal kick for Japan
A chance presents itself to Fabinho from Brazil but his header goes wide
Bruno Guimaraes from Brazil swings in the corner from the right.
Shogo Taniguchi from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Japan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Casemiro is injured and is replaced by Fabinho.
Casemiro is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Marquinhos from Brazil intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Gabriel Martinelli from Brazil intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Zion Suzuki from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Brazil: 69%, Japan: 31%.
Ao Tanaka from Japan goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Vinicius Junior
Vinicius Junior makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ao Tanaka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Takehiro Tomiyasu from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Gabriel from Brazil heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
The cross by Rayan from Brazil successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Bruno Guimaraes from Brazil takes a short corner kick from the right.
Kaishu Sano successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Vinicius Junior is blocked
Zion Suzuki from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Junnosuke Suzuki is penalised for pushing Rayan
Brazil are trying to create something here.
Brazil take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Zion Suzuki relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brazil start a counter attack
Gabriel Martinelli makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Casemiro from Brazil intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Japan are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Japan
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Daizen Maeda relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rayan from Brazil swings in the corner from the right.
Junnosuke Suzuki from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A shot by Rayan is blocked
Ball possession: Brazil: 69%, Japan: 31%.
Yellow card for Junnosuke Suzuki
Junnosuke Suzuki is shown a yellow card by the referee
Reckless challenge there. Junnosuke Suzuki commits a rough foul on Danilo
Brazil are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Japan
Brazil are trying to create something here.
Shogo Taniguchi from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Junnosuke Suzuki from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brazil are in control of the ball.
Brazil are in control of the ball.
Japan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Junnosuke Suzuki relieves the pressure with a clearance
Danilo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Hiroki Ito makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Brazil: 69%, Japan: 31%.
Brazil take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Japan
Junya Ito is leaving the field to be replaced by Shuto Machino in a tactical substitution.
Daichi Kamada is leaving the field to be replaced by Ao Tanaka in a tactical substitution.
Gabriel Martinelli fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Takehiro Tomiyasu from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brazil are in control of the ball.
Brazil are in control of the ball.
Kaishu Sano from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Brazil: 68%, Japan: 32%.
Brazil take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Junya Ito relieves the pressure with a clearance
Bruno Guimaraes swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Junnosuke Suzuki successfully blocks the shot
Rayan from Brazil heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
The cross by Gabriel from Brazil successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Junnosuke Suzuki relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brazil are trying to create something here.
Today's attendance is 68777
Douglas Santos relieves the pressure with a clearance
Gabriel Martinelli is penalised for pushing Junya Ito
Brazil take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Brazil: 66%, Japan: 34%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Takehiro Tomiyasu from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Daichi Kamada from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brazil are trying to create something here.
Kaishu Sano from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brazil are trying to create something here.
Brazil take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
Ritsu Doan is leaving the field to be replaced by Yukinari Sugawara in a tactical substitution.
Keito Nakamura is leaving the field to be replaced by Junnosuke Suzuki in a tactical substitution.
Matheus Cunha is leaving the field to be replaced by Gabriel Martinelli in a tactical substitution.
Kaishu Sano from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brazil are trying to create something here.
Brazil take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Brazil: 65%, Japan: 35%.
Good effort by Ayase Ueda as he directs a shot on target, but Alisson Becker saves it
Japan are in control of the ball.
Zion Suzuki from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brazil are trying to create something here.
Brazil are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
Goal kick for Japan
Ayase Ueda hand-balls
Ayase Ueda controls the ball with his hand
Brazil take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Brazil: 66%, Japan: 34%.
Japan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Japan
Matheus Cunha fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Zion Suzuki makes a crucial save!
Vinicius Junior from Brazil sees his effort hit the post after the keeper parries the ball.
Brazil start a counter attack
Casemiro makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Japan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Japan are in control of the ball.
With that goal, Brazil equalised. Game on!
Vinicius Junior made the key pass for the goal!
Gabriel provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Casemiro Brazil scores with a header.
The cross by Gabriel from Brazil successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Shogo Taniguchi from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brazil take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Brazil: 66%, Japan: 34%.
Ritsu Doan from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Brazil
Danilo relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Junya Ito from Japan successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Japan start a counter attack
Oooh... that was a sitter! Casemiro should have scored from that position
Takehiro Tomiyasu successfully blocks the shot
Casemiro gets a finish in but his shot is hacked off the goal line!
Douglas Santos creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
The cross by Rayan from Brazil successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Shogo Taniguchi from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Hiroki Ito relieves the pressure with a clearance
Endrick from Brazil sends an effort wide of target
Endrick goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Endrick but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Endrick finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
The cross by Vinicius Junior from Brazil successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ritsu Doan from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brazil take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Bruno Guimaraes sends a header towards goal, but Zion Suzuki is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Danilo from Brazil successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Brazil take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Hiroki Ito from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brazil are trying to create something here.
Takehiro Tomiyasu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Bruno Guimaraes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Japan are in control of the ball.
Marquinhos relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Zion Suzuki as he comes out and claims the ball
Ball possession: Brazil: 66%, Japan: 34%.
Dangerous challenge by Matheus Cunha from Brazil. Takehiro Tomiyasu on the receiving end of that.
After a tactical foul, Danilo sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Danilo from Brazil goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Daizen Maeda
Hiroki Ito from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ritsu Doan hand-balls
Ritsu Doan controls the ball with his hand
Brazil take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Douglas Santos relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Keito Nakamura from Japan successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Japan are trying to create something here.
Zion Suzuki from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brazil start a counter attack
Rayan makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Lucas Paqueta is injured and is replaced by Endrick.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Brazil: 68%, Japan: 32%.
Shogo Taniguchi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Junya Ito relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Marquinhos from Brazil successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Brazil take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Brazil are in control of the ball.
Brazil are in control of the ball.
Brazil take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Japan are trying to create something here.
Daizen Maeda makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Japan
A chance presents itself to Lucas Paqueta from Brazil but his header goes wide
The cross by Marquinhos from Brazil successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
After a tactical foul, Daichi Kamada sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Daichi Kamada from Japan goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bruno Guimaraes
Casemiro successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Junya Ito is blocked
Japan are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Brazil: 77%, Japan: 23%.
Bruno Guimaraes could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Bruno Guimaraes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Bruno Guimaraes from Brazil concedes a foul on Kaishu Sano but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Japan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Douglas Santos from Brazil intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marquinhos from Brazil intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Japan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Japan are trying to create something here.
Japan are trying to create something here.
Zion Suzuki from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Junya Ito from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brazil are trying to create something here.
Japan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Daizen Maeda makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Casemiro could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Ball possession: Brazil: 75%, Japan: 25%.
Brazil are trying to create something here.
Matheus Cunha shoots from outside the box, but Zion Suzuki has it under control
Matheus Cunha tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Zion Suzuki
Brazil are trying to create something here.
Douglas Santos makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Japan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Takehiro Tomiyasu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brazil are trying to create something here.
Shogo Taniguchi could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Goal kick for Japan
Casemiro makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ritsu Doan from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Kaishu Sano successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Lucas Paqueta is blocked
Vinicius Junior creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Takehiro Tomiyasu from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Brazil: 76%, Japan: 24%.
Japan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Vinicius Junior shoots from outside the box, but Zion Suzuki has it under control
Vinicius Junior tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Zion Suzuki
Brazil take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Japan
Marquinhos from Brazil is ruled offside
The cross by Lucas Paqueta from Brazil successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Dangerous challenge by Ritsu Doan from Japan. Douglas Santos on the receiving end of that.
Brazil are trying to create something here.
Brazil take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Junya Ito from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brazil are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Brazil: 73%, Japan: 27%.
A fantastic individual effort by Kaishu Sano!
G O O O A A A L - Kaishu Sano from Japan scores from outside the box with the right foot!
Japan start a counter attack
Kaishu Sano relieves the pressure with a clearance
Danilo could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Lucas Paqueta makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brazil are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Brazil
A chance presents itself to Ayase Ueda from Japan but his header goes wide
Ayase Ueda wins an air challenge against Danilo
Junya Ito from Japan swings in the corner from the right.
Gabriel from Brazil intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Japan
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Brazil: 74%, Japan: 26%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Goal kick for Japan
Brazil take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Japan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Brazil are in control of the ball.
Takehiro Tomiyasu from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Shogo Taniguchi from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Japan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Keito Nakamura makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Brazil: 70%, Japan: 30%.
Brazil take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Brazil are in control of the ball.
Ayase Ueda hand-balls
Ayase Ueda controls the ball with his hand
Japan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Gabriel from Brazil intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Japan are trying to create something here.
Rayan wins an air challenge against Hiroki Ito
Goal kick for Brazil
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Junya Ito swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Casemiro successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Daichi Kamada is blocked
Ball possession: Brazil: 72%, Japan: 28%.
Yellow card for Casemiro
Casemiro is shown a yellow card by the referee
Reckless challenge there. Casemiro commits a rough foul on Junya Ito
Goal kick for Japan
Bruno Guimaraes from Brazil sends an effort wide of target
Bruno Guimaraes goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Bruno Guimaraes but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Bruno Guimaraes finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Zion Suzuki relieves the pressure with a clearance
Vinicius Junior from Brazil takes a short corner kick from the left.
Matheus Cunha fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Danilo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Japan are in control of the ball.
Yellow card for Kaishu Sano
Kaishu Sano is shown a yellow card by the referee
Dangerous challenge by Kaishu Sano from Japan. Vinicius Junior on the receiving end of that.
Marquinhos from Brazil intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Japan are trying to create something here.
Japan are in control of the ball.
Shogo Taniguchi from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A shot by Bruno Guimaraes is blocked
The cross by Danilo from Brazil successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Brazil: 77%, Japan: 23%.
Brazil are trying to create something here.
Brazil are in control of the ball.
Brazil take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Japan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Zion Suzuki from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Kaishu Sano from Japan trips Vinicius Junior
Takehiro Tomiyasu from Japan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brazil are in control of the ball.
Japan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Brazil take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Zion Suzuki relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Brazil: 78%, Japan: 22%.
Daichi Kamada makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Brazil
Marquinhos makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Danilo could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Japan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Brazil take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Junya Ito relieves the pressure with a clearance
Bruno Guimaraes swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Shogo Taniguchi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Bruno Guimaraes is blocked
Bruno Guimaraes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Daichi Kamada could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Takehiro Tomiyasu from Japan goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lucas Paqueta
Lucas Paqueta makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brazil are in control of the ball.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
The weather only plays a minor part today, as the stadium roof has been taken into use
Brazil kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Houston Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Houston Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Houston Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Houston Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Houston Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Houston Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Guernsey have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Guernsey broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Brazil vs Japan kicks off at 18:00 BST on Monday 29 June 2026 in Guernsey.
Local broadcast partners for Guernsey have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Guernsey broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news: Brazil list Raphinha as injured; Japan list Takefusa Kubo as injured.
Brazil and Japan have no recorded head-to-head wins, draws, or losses across the last 8 meetings in the available summary.
This is World Cup Final Stage, Round 1, at NRG Stadium in Houston, USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
68,777
Minute
90+8'
Winner
Brazil
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