The Brazilian team confirmed its isolated leadership in Group C by beating Scotland 3-0. With the result, the team guaranteed its place in the knockout phase of the 2026 World Cup and already has its first opponent defined in the tournament.
The Canarian team will face Japan, which qualified second in Group F, in a match valid for the round of 32. This clash marks one of the new features of the expanded format with 48 teams, inserting an extra stage before the round of 16. The duel is scheduled for next Monday, June 29th, at 2pm (Brasília time), at the Houston Stadium, in Texas (USA).
If they advance to the next phase, Brazil would return to the field in the round of 16 on July 5, a Sunday, at 5 pm. The quarterfinals would take place on July 11th, Saturday, at 6pm, and the semi-final is scheduled for July 15th, Wednesday, at 4pm. The big World Cup final will be played on Sunday, July 19th, also at 4pm.
- 2nd phase: June 29th (Monday), at 2pm
- Round of 16: July 5th (Sunday), at 5pm
- Quarterfinals: July 11th (Saturday), at 6pm
- Semifinal: July 15th (Wednesday), at 4pm
- Final: July 19th (Sunday), at 4pm
Details about the Brazilian team’s opponent in the 2026 knockout stage
The leader of Group C will face the second-placed team in Group F, a position that, in the current configuration, is occupied by the Japanese team.
Check the time and location of the match between Brazil and Japan
The crucial round of 16 match takes place next Monday, June 29, starting at 2pm (Brasília time). The match will be played at Houston Stadium, located in Texas, United States.
Channels to follow the duel between Brazil and Japan
Several broadcasters and platforms will broadcast the game between the Brazilian team and Japan. The match can be watched on TV Globo, SBT, SporTV, NSports, CazéTV and GE TV.
Current position of the Brazilian team in group C of the World Cup
After the convincing 3-0 victory over Haiti, the Brazilian team secured first place in Group C. The group classification was as follows:
- 1st place – Brazil: 7 points
- 2nd place – Morocco: 7 points
- 3rd place – Scotland: 3 points
- 4th place – Haiti: 0 points
News and format of the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 edition of the World Cup will be the first in history to feature 48 participating teams. The games will be held in three host countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico.