Brazil and Japan meet tonight in the second match of the round-of-32 knockout games at the 2026 World Cup, with kick-off scheduled for 6pm BST (12pm local time) in Houston, Texas.
How to watch Brazil v Japan
The match is being shown live and for free on ITV1, with coverage starting at 5.15pm BST. Viewers can also stream the game via ITVX, requiring a valid TV licence and a free ITV account.
Match context
On Sunday night, hosts Canada saw off South Africa with a stoppage-time goal, and both Brazil and Japan aim to join the North American side in the last 16. Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil topped their group, which included Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland, and face a relatively favourable route to the final. Should they progress past Japan, England could await in the quarter-finals. Japan have already proved their mettle with draws against Netherlands and Sweden, and a convincing win over Tunisia.
Quotes from managers
Carlo Ancelotti said: "I won't repeat what others say. We're focused on the match, on the opponent's qualities, on preparing well to avoid problems. That's what match preparation is about. We're not doing what they call in England 'mind games.' How do you say it in Portuguese? Mind games. We're not going there."
Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu stated: "Brazil is always considered a strong contender to win the tournament, but we also believe we are a dark horse contender. We respect them, but we have a chance to win. We will do our best to make history."
What comes next
The winners of tonight's match will face the victors of the Ivory Coast versus Norway tie in the last 16.
