This Monday, July 29, one of the most attractive matches of the round of 32 of the World Cup 2026. Brazil, five-time world champion, will face Japan in search of a ticket to the round of 16 of the tournament.
Fate wanted Brazilians and Japanese to face each other in this direct elimination phase, in a duel that promises intensity, good rhythm and emotions from start to finish. Both teams will take the field with the conviction of winning and staying alive in the tournament.
Brazil arrives with confidence after closing a solid group stage, after leaving behind an irregular start. The Canarinha has found in Vinícius Jr. to his main offensive reference, who has been decisive in the performance of the South American team.
Japan, for its part, will seek to deliver one of the biggest surprises of the championship. The Asian team has shown order, discipline and speed, qualities that they will try to take advantage of to eliminate one of the historical favorites.
The match will be played at 11 a.m. (Guatemala time), and you will be able to follow all the details, incidents and minute by minute live.