Japan will play Brazil in the round of 32. The matchup is set for Houston on Monday, June 29.

Quick scoop

  • Japan finished second in Group F and advanced to the knockout round.
  • That sends them into a matchup with the Group C winner, which is Brazil.
  • Several current reports also list the same pairing in the live bracket updates.

What it means

  • If you were tracking Japan’s path, the key takeaway is that their round-of-32 opponent is already known: Brazil.
  • The venue reported for the game is NRG Stadium in Houston.

Team| Opponent| Round| Venue| Date
---|---|---|---|---
Japan| Brazil| Round of 32| Houston| Monday, June 29 911

TL;DR: Japan vs. Brazil in the round of 32.