29'
Japan · Goal · Kaishū Sano
Japan
Kickoff weather33°CClear8 mph · 0% precip
Round of 322026-06-295:00 PM
2-1
FTHouston StadiumHoustonUnited States
Full time
Momentum
Timeline and live trends
finished
Brazil vs Japan. Toggle one metric at a time to inspect the live shape of the match.
Possession tide
Final read BRA controlling - 68% of the ball
ControlsPossession · BRA line7 event filters
line
KO
15'
30'
HT
60'
75'
90'
12'
Japan · Yellow card · Kaishū Sano
14'
Brazil · Yellow card · Casemiro
45'
Japan · Yellow card · Daichi Kamada
45+1'
Match · Added time · +4'
46'
Brazil · Endrick on for Lucas Paquetá
48'
Brazil · Yellow card · Danilo
56'
⚽Brazil · Goal · Casemiro
Brazil · Assist: Gabriel Magalhães
65'
Brazil · Gabriel Martinelli on for Matheus Cunha
66'
Japan · Junnosuke Suzuki on for Keito Nakamura
66'
Japan · Yukinari Sugawara on for Ritsu Dōan
78'
Japan · Ao Tanaka on for Daichi Kamada
78'
Japan · Shuto Machino on for Junya Itō
84'
Japan · Yellow card · Junnosuke Suzuki
Japan
90+1'
Match · Added time · +6'
90+1'
Brazil · Fabinho on for Casemiro
90+5'
⚽Brazil · Goal · Gabriel Martinelli
Assist: Bruno Guimaraes
90+7'
Japan · Kōki Ogawa on for Daizen Maeda
90+7'
Brazil · Danilo on for Bruno Guimarães
19 of 122 events · one shared match clock · smoothed visual interpolationline = BRA share, mirror of JPN
Tactical board - same structure across lineup states
Final lineup
Lineup
ManagerCarlo AncelottiManagerHajime Moriyasu
BRA
JPN
Match lens
Story1 / 4
P1 · The head-to-head story
rating + rivalry note
The head-to-head story
Brazil enters this matchup with a slight Elo advantage and a strong historical record against Japan. While Brazil has historically dominated the talent narrative, recent meetings have proven highly competitive and often decided in the closing moments. Japan's consistent form suggests they remain capable of pushing the favorites to the limit.
Favourite read · tournament history · rivalry
Who's the favourite?
BRAFavourite
2009JPNChallenger
1909How far each has gone
Tournament history · deepest stage reached per tournament
GroupRound of 16Quarter-finalSemi-finalFinalWinnerTBD
The rivalry · last 5
BRA 4
1 JPN
BRA 4 wins0 drawsJPN 1 win
+-Recent meetings5 matches
2025Kirin CupBRA 2-3 JPNJPN
2022FriendlyBRA 1-0 JPNBRA
2017FriendlyBRA 3-1 JPNBRA
2014FriendlyBRA 4-0 JPNBRA
2013Confederations CupBRA 3-0 JPNBRA
P2 · What kind of game
threat gap
What kind of game?
Brazil and Japan present a distinct contrast in attacking efficiency and defensive structure. While Japan demonstrates superior possession control and defensive resistance, Brazil maintains a significantly more potent threat profile. This suggests a tactical battle where Japan's disciplined organization will be tested by Brazil's high-volume attacking output.
Style match-up · bigger shape means more of that trait
BRAJPN
| Axis | BRA | JPN |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 60.7% | 67.4% |
| Defending | 4.9 resistance | 8.9 resistance |
| Set pieces | 22.5% | 24.6% |
| Threat | 2.29 xG/match | 1.05 xG/match |
P3 · Where it'll be decided
channel pressure
Where it'll be decided
The central channel remains the primary focal point for both sides. While the majority of play funnels through the middle, Japan's tendency to target the right wing aligns with a recurring defensive vulnerability for Brazil in that lane. This tactical overlap suggests the right flank could become a decisive pressure point if Japan maintains their attacking width.
Channel match-up · attack share against concession share
P4 · Who to watch
system-led
Who to watch
Both Brazil and Japan enter this match as system-led sides defined by high-frequency box pressure and dominant possession metrics. The match will likely hinge on whether either team can sustain their rhythm in the final third while managing the defensive risks inherent in their high-possession structures.
Adaptive spotlight · who / what to watch
per-team branch · threat / contain
Brazilsystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
BRA are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
C
Control rhythm
team tactic
Possession87th
BRA are the system watch if possession keeps the match in their tempo band.
Contain it by disrupting the first pass after recovery; the cost is committing numbers forward.
Japansystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
JPN are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
C
Control rhythm
team tactic
Possession96th
JPN are the system watch if possession keeps the match in their tempo band.
Contain it by disrupting the first pass after recovery; the cost is committing numbers forward.