13 Jun
Sat
•6:00pm
MetLife Stadium • New York
19 Jun
Fri
•9:00pm
Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia
24 Jun
Wed
•6:00pm
Hard Rock Stadium • Miami
31 Mar
Tue
•7:45pm
Wembley Stadium • London
14 Jun
Sun
•3:00pm
AT&T Stadium • Arlington
20 Jun
Sat
•10:00pm
Estadio BBVA Bancomer • Monterrey
25 Jun
Thu
•6:00pm
AT&T Stadium • Arlington
Japan, with its coordinated pressing, blistering pace and lightning-fast transitions, has been a genuine threat to European and South American powerhouses ever since its impressive showing at Qatar 2022. La Canarinha, five-time world champion, stays true to its DNA of attacking possession, dribbling flair and constant creativity between the lines, always ready to punish the slightest lapse in concentration. This matchup pits the improvisation of Brazilian talent against Japan’s collective discipline, a team that fights for every single ball. In a group stage where every point can push you into the last 16 or make qualification tricky, every one-on-one, every high press and every set piece is played like a mini final.
After reaching the quarter-finals at Qatar 2022, Brazil arrives with a squad packed with game-changers, with Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo ready to exploit any space they find. The Asian side delivered a memorable campaign at that World Cup, knocking out giants in the group stage and showcasing the level of players like Takefusa Kubo and Daichi Kamada. Two footballing philosophies collide on the biggest stage of all: secure your tickets and experience a high-octane Brazil–Japan live at the World Cup.