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Fixtures & Results

Brazil 2-1 Japan
Coverage of the World Cup clash between Brazil and Japan.
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Japan 1-1 Sweden
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Tunisia 0-4 Japan
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Netherlands 2-2 Japan
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Japan News

Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Brazil, talk to his team
Brazil 2-1 Japan : Ancelotti's touch inspires Seleçao to qualify against brave Japan
Japan exposed Brazil's system and led at half-time — but Ancelotti's bold tactical reset changed the game and secured a last-16 place at World Cup 2026.
Jun 29, 21:23
 Gabriel Martinelli send Brazil to the last 16, on June 29, 2026
Player Ratings: Martinelli the hero and Casemiro's redemption : Brazil 2-1 Japan at World Cup 2026
Brazil suffer before a second-half comeback secures their last-16 place at World Cup 2026 — full player ratings for both sides from Houston.
Jun 29, 20:41
 Casemiro scores the equalizer against Japan, on June 29, 2026
Brazil 2-1 Japan: First knockout comeback since 2002 has Ancelotti's fingerprints all over it
Brazil come from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in a World Cup last-32 thriller — a comeback feat the South American giants had not managed since 2002.
Jun 29, 20:18
 Neymar in action for Brazil
Brazil vs. Japan: Will Neymar feature in the World Cup last-32 clash
Neymar made his 2026 World Cup debut as a substitute against Scotland and could feature again for Brazil in their last-32 clash against Japan on Monday, June 29.
Jun 29, 06:04
 Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Brazil
Brazil vs. Japan: How Japan can exploit the main weakness of Brazil's new defence at World Cup 2026
Brazil face Japan in their last-32 clash at the 2026 World Cup, and Hajime Moriyasu's side could exploit a key tactical gap in Carlo Ancelotti's new defensive system.
Jun 29, 05:52
Vinicius Junior, Florian Wirtz, Junya Ito, Miguel Almiron
Monday's World Cup predictions and previews including Brazil vs. Japan, Germany vs. Paraguay
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Monday's matches at the 2026 World Cup, including Brazil against Japan, and Germany against Paraguay.
Jun 29, 00:10
 Raphinha of Brazil
Team News: Brazil vs. Japan injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Monday's World Cup 2026 last-32 match between Brazil and Japan.
Jun 28, 18:00
 Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Brazil
Brazil vs. Japan: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between Brazil vs. Japan.
Jun 28, 10:36
 Japan's Ko Itakura pictured on June 25, 2026
Japan lineup vs. Brazil: Predicted XI for World Cup last-32 clash after defensive injury scare
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Japan could line up for Monday's World Cup 2026 last-32 clash with Brazil.
Jun 27, 13:58
 Brazil's Raphinha pictured on June 19, 2026
Brazil lineup vs. Japan: Predicted XI for World Cup last-32 clash as Raphinha decision made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brazil could line up for Monday's World Cup 2026 last-32 clash with Japan.
Jun 27, 13:48
 Vinicius Junior of Brazil celebrates scoring on June 24, 2026
Preview:Brazil vs Japan - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup clash between Brazil and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 27, 13:37
 Brazil vs. Japan | October 14, 2025
Brazil vs. Japan: Head-to-head record and past meetings
After Monday's World Cup clash between Brazil and Japan, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Jun 27, 11:38
 Zion Suzuki man of the match against Sweden on June 26, 2026
Japan 1-1 Sweden: Suzuki heroics set up Brazil showdown as Nagatomo writes Asian World Cup history
Zion Suzuki's three second-half saves earn Japan a 1-1 draw with Sweden to set up a World Cup 2026 last-32 clash with Brazil as Nagatomo makes Asian football history in Arlington.
Jun 26, 02:27
 Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands, on June 14, 2026
Thursday's World Cup predictions and previews including Tunisia vs. Netherlands
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Thursday's matches at the 2026 World Cup, including Netherlands against Tunisia.
Jun 25, 00:05
 Japan's Take Kubo on May 31, 2026
Team News: Japan vs. Sweden injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up the latest team news for Japan and Sweden ahead of their World Cup clash on Friday morning.
Jun 25, 00:00
 Japan team on May 31, 2026
Japan vs. Sweden: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between Japan and Sweden.
Jun 24, 11:34
 Zion Suzuki man of the match against Sweden on June 26, 2026
Japan vs. Sweden: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of 2026 World Cup contest
After the World Cup clash between Japan and Sweden, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Jun 24, 10:46
 Sweden midfielder Lucas Bergvall on June 20, 2026
Sweden predicted XI vs. Japan: Possible lineup for World Cup clash
Sports Mole looks at how Sweden could line up for their Group F clash with Japan at the World Cup on Friday morning.
Jun 23, 12:02
 Ayase Ueda of Japan vs Tunisia in June 2026
Japan predicted XI vs. Sweden: Possible lineup for World Cup match
Sports Mole looks at how Japan could line up for their World Cup clash with Sweden on Friday morning at Dallas Stadium, Texas.
Jun 23, 11:51
 Hajime Moriyasu, head coach of Japan
Preview:Japan vs Sweden - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup clash between Japan and Sweden, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 23, 11:40
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