Anticipating large turnout, San Jose city officials said World Cup watch parties for Sunday's Round of 16 matches have been moved out of San Pedro Square.

The Brazil national football team faced the Japan national football team on Monday in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash at Houston Stadium. Brazil vs Japan marked the start of the knockout stage for two teams that had progressed through the group phase without defeat.

Brazil take on dark horses Japan in the World Cup round of 32 at NRG Stadium in Houston today. Brazil topped their group to reach the knockout stage, while Japan finished as runners-up in Group F. The winners of today’s game will face either Ivory Coast or Norway in New York for a place in the quarter-finals.

Brazil dramatically defeats Japan with a late winner in added time.

Check out the odds for the Brazil vs. Japan Round of 32 matchup at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 continued on Monday with a matinee matchup between Brazil and Japan, and Brazil stole a 2-1 comeback victory with a game-winning goal by Gabriel Martinelli in stoppage time.

One of the most attractive matches in the 2026 World Cup knockout stages is Brazil vs. Japan in Houston Stadium. Brazil won Group C with seven points after one draw and two wins over the last three games.

Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup as three knockout matches are set for today, starting with Brazil vs. Japan.

Brazil is facing Japan with a chance to advance to the 2026 World Cup's round of 16. Here's how Carlo Ancelotti's side could line up for the match.

Follow Brazil vs. Japan live at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Real-time score updates, key plays, and match analysis as it happens.

Brazil may have endured a rocky road to get to the 2026 World Cup, but they enter the tournament as ever with a huge level of expectation from fans at home. With the legendary Carlo Ancelotti now in charge,