If Japan and Brazil are tied at the end of 90 minutes, the match goes to 30 minutes of extra time, split into two 15-minute halves; if it is still tied, it is decided by a penalty shootout. The winner advances, while the loser is eliminated in this knockout-stage setup.

What that means

  • No golden goal, so extra time is played in full even if one team scores early.
  • Each side can use five penalty takers first.
  • If they are still level after five kicks each, it goes to sudden death.

In this matchup

Brazil vs. Japan is being treated as a knockout match at the 2026 World Cup, so a tie after regulation does not end the game.

The articles also note the winner would move on to play Ivory Coast or Norway in the next round.