Brazil
Mon, Jun 29 · 10:45 PM
2–1
Full Time
Japan

Casimiro 56'

Gabriel Martinelli 90'+5

Kaishu Sano 29'

Brazil vs Japan 2-1 Live Score, Stats & Key Events

Match overview
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General info
Competition FIFA World Cup 2026
Round Round of 32
Formations 4-3-3 vs 3-4-2-1
Result
Winner Brazil
Penalties —
Scorers Casimiro 56', Gabriel Martinelli 90'+5, Kaishu Sano 29'
Yellow cards 2 – 3
Red cards 0 – 0
Possession 69% – 31%
Shots 19 – 5
Match stats
Goals 2 – 1
Substitutions 4 – 5
Yellow cards 2 – 3
Corners 6 – 2
Fouls 4 – 13
Saves 1 – 4
Passes 682 – 315
Attacks 133 – 65
Dangerous attacks 88 – 30
Big chances 4 – 0
Tackles 12 – 10
Interceptions 9 – 4
Key events
WestMinster WestMinster
12' 🟡
Kaishu Sano — Yellow card
Japan
14' 🟡
Casimiro — Yellow card
Brazil
29' ⚽
Kaishu Sano — Goal!
Japan
45' 🟡
Daichi Kamada — Yellow card
Japan
46' 🔄
Substitution: Lucas Paquetá → Endrick
Brazil
48' 🟡
Danilo — Yellow card
Brazil
56' ⚽
Casimiro — Goal!
Brazil
66' 🔄
Substitution: Matheus Cunha → Gabriel Martinelli
Brazil
66' 🔄
Substitution: Ritsu Doan → Yukinari Sugawara
Japan
66' 🔄
Substitution: Keito Nakamura → Junnosuke Suzuki
Japan
78' 🔄
Substitution: Junya Ito → Shuto Machino
Japan
78' 🔄
Substitution: Daichi Kamada → Ao Tanaka
Japan
84' 🟡
Junnosuke Suzuki — Yellow card
Japan
90'+3 🔄
Substitution: Casimiro → Fabinho
Brazil
90'+5 ⚽
Gabriel Martinelli — Goal!
Brazil
90'+7 🔄
Substitution: Daizen Maeda → Koki Ogawa
Japan
90'+8 🔄
Substitution: Bruno Guimarães → Danilo
Brazil
Live commentary
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90'
Attempt blocked.
Vinícius Júnior's right-footed shot from outside the box for Brazil is blocked. Gabriel Martinelli provided the assist.
90'
Vinícius Júnior from Brazil is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
90'+1
Foul committed by Ao Tanaka of Japan.
90'+1
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
90'+3
The match is delayed due to an injury to Casemiro from Brazil.
90'+3
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Brazil: Fabinho comes on for Casemiro due to an injury.
90'+3
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
90'+4
Fabinho from Brazil misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the right.
The chance was created by a cross from Bruno Guimarães after a corner.
90'+6
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Brazil leads Japan 2-1. Gabriel Martinelli scores for Brazil with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
90'+7
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Japan: Koki Ogawa comes on for Daizen Maeda.
90'+8
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Brazil: Danilo Santos comes on for Bruno Guimarães.
90'+9
Foul committed by Shogo Taniguchi of Japan.
90'+9
Endrick from Brazil wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+10
Marquinhos from Brazil is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+10
Foul committed by Shuto Machino of Japan.
89'
Brazil wins a corner after Kaishu Sano concedes.
89'
Gabriel Magalhães from Brazil had a header attempt from the center of the box, but it was blocked.
Rayan provided the assist with a cross.
88'
Rayan from Brazil wins a free kick on the right wing.
88'
Foul committed by Junnosuke Suzuki of Japan.
85'
Corner awarded to Brazil after a concession by Junnosuke Suzuki.
84'
Danilo from Brazil wins a free kick on the right wing.
84'
Foul committed by Junnosuke Suzuki of Japan.
84'
🟡 Yellow Card
Junnosuke Suzuki from Japan receives a yellow card for a foul.
78'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Japan: Ao Tanaka comes on for Daichi Kamada.
78'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Japan: Shuto Machino comes on for Junya Ito.
77'
Attempt missed by Gabriel Martinelli from Brazil, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
74'
Corner awarded to Brazil after Junnosuke Suzuki concedes.
74'
Rayan's header from the right side of the six-yard box is blocked.
Gabriel Magalhães provided the assist with a cross.
72'
Junya Ito wins a free kick for Japan in the defensive half.
72'
Gabriel Martinelli commits a foul for Brazil.
71'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
68'
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
66'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Japan: Yukinari Sugawara comes on for Ritsu Doan.
66'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Japan: Junnosuke Suzuki comes on for Keito Nakamura.
66'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Brazil: Gabriel Martinelli comes on for Matheus Cunha.
64'
Ayase Ueda's right-footed shot from the left side of the box for Japan is saved.
60'
Ayase Ueda from Japan commits a handball.
58'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
The score is now Brazil 1, Japan 1. Casemiro scores for Brazil with a header from the right side of the six-yard box.
58'
Attempt saved.
Vinícius Júnior's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Zion Suzuki. The shot was assisted by Rayan.
56'
Casemiro's header from close range for Brazil is blocked.
54'
VAR decision: the previous decision has been cancelled.
53'
Endrick from Brazil misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it to the right.
Vinícius Júnior provided the assist with a cross.
52'
Attempt saved.
Bruno Guimarães' header from the center of the box is saved.
49'
Matheus Cunha commits a foul for Brazil.
49'
Takehiro Tomiyasu wins a free kick for Japan in the defensive half.
48'
🟡 Yellow Card
Danilo from Brazil receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
48'
Danilo commits a foul for Brazil.
48'
Daizen Maeda of Japan is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
47'
Ritsu Doan from Japan commits a handball.
46'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Brazil: Endrick comes on for Lucas Paquetá.
46'
The second half begins with Brazil trailing Japan 1-0.
45'
🟡 Yellow Card
Daichi Kamada from Japan receives a yellow card for a foul.
45'
Bruno Guimarães from Brazil is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
45'
Daichi Kamada commits a foul for Japan.
45'
Junya Ito's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
The attempt was assisted by Daichi Kamada.
45'+1
Attempt missed.
Lucas Paquetá heads the ball from the center of the box for Brazil.
45'+1
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
38'
Attempt saved.
Matheus Cunha's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
35'
Attempt blocked.
Lucas Paquetá's left-footed shot from outside the box for Brazil is blocked. Vinícius Júnior provided the assist.
34'
Attempt saved.
Vinícius Júnior's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
33'
Attempt missed.
Marquinhos (Brazil) heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes to the right. The chance was set up by Lucas Paquetá with a cross from a set piece situation.
32'
Douglas Santos from Brazil wins a free kick on the left wing.
32'
Ritsu Doan commits a foul for Japan.
29'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Japan takes the lead 1-0 against Brazil as Kaishu Sano scores with a right-footed shot from outside the box after a fast break.
28'
Ayase Ueda from Japan misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the left.
The chance was set up by Junya Ito's cross following a corner.
27'
Japan wins a corner after Gabriel Magalhães concedes.
26'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
23'
The match is currently paused for a drinks break.
18'
Ayase Ueda of Japan commits a handball.
16'
Japan is awarded a corner after Casemiro concedes.
16'
Daichi Kamada's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
14'
Brazil wins a corner after Zion Suzuki concedes.
14'
Attempt saved.
Matheus Cunha's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
14'
🟡 Yellow Card
Casemiro from Brazil receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
14'
Casemiro commits a foul for Brazil.
14'
Junya Ito wins a free kick for Japan in the attacking half.
14'
Attempt missed.
Bruno Guimarães (Brazil) had a right-footed shot from the left side of the box after a corner.
12'
Vinícius Júnior from Brazil is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
12'
Foul committed by Kaishu Sano of Japan.
12'
🟡 Yellow Card
Kaishu Sano from Japan receives a yellow card for a foul.
10'
Bruno Guimarães' left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
7'
Vinícius Júnior from Brazil wins a free kick in the attacking half.
7'
Foul committed by Kaishu Sano of Japan.
2'
Brazil wins a corner after Shogo Taniguchi concedes.
2'
Bruno Guimarães' left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
Rayan provided the assist.
1'
First half begins.
1'
Lucas Paquetá wins a free kick for Brazil in the defensive half.
1'
Takehiro Tomiyasu commits a foul for Japan.
The first half ends with Brazil trailing Japan 1-0.
The second half ends with Brazil winning 2-1 against Japan.
The match ends with Brazil winning 2-1 against Japan.
Brazil 4-3-3
Japan 3-4-2-1
1
Becker
13
da Silva
4
Aoás Corrêa
3
dos Santos Magalhães
16
dos Santos Justino de Melo
8
Guimarães Rodriguez Moura
5
Casimiro
20
Tolentino Coelho de Lima
26
Rocha
9
Carneiro Da Cunha
7
Júnior
1
Suzuki
21
Ito
3
Taniguchi
22
Tomiyasu
13
Nakamura
15
Kamada
24
Sano
10
Doan
11
Maeda
14
Ito
18
Ueda
Brazil
4-3-3
Starting XI
1 Alisson GK
13 Danilo DEF 🟡48' 🔄90'+8
4 Marquinhos DEF
3 Gabriel DEF ⚽56'
16 Douglas Santos DEF
8 Bruno Guimarães MID ⚽90'+5 🔄90'+8
5 Casimiro MID 🟡14' ⚽56' 🔄90'+3
20 Lucas Paquetá MID 🔄46'
26 Rayan FWD
9 Matheus Cunha FWD 🔄66'
7 Vinicius Junior FWD
Substitutes
2 Éderson MID
6 Alex Sandro DEF
10 Neymar MID
12 Weverton GK
14 Bremer DEF
15 Léo Pereira DEF
17 Fabinho MID 🔄90'+3
18 Danilo MID 🟡48' 🔄90'+8
19 Endrick FWD 🔄46'
21 Luiz Henrique FWD
22 Gabriel Martinelli FWD 🔄66' ⚽90'+5
23 Ederson GK
24 Roger Ibañez DEF
25 Igor Thiago FWD
Japan
3-4-2-1
Starting XI
1 Zion Suzuki GK
22 Takehiro Tomiyasu DEF
3 Shogo Taniguchi DEF
21 Hiroki Ito DEF
10 Ritsu Doan FWD 🔄66'
24 Kaishu Sano MID 🟡12' ⚽29'
15 Daichi Kamada MID 🟡45' 🔄78'
13 Keito Nakamura FWD 🔄66'
14 Junya Ito FWD 🔄78'
11 Daizen Maeda FWD 🔄90'+7
18 Ayase Ueda FWD
Substitutes
2 Yukinari Sugawara DEF 🔄66'
4 Ko Itakura DEF
5 Yuto Nagatomo DEF
6 Shuto Machino FWD 🔄78'
7 Ao Tanaka MID 🔄78'
8 Takefusa Kubo FWD
9 Keisuke Goto FWD
12 Keisuke Osako GK
16 Tsuyoshi Watanabe DEF
17 Yuito Suzuki FWD
19 Koki Ogawa FWD 🔄90'+7
20 Ayumu Seko DEF
23 T. Hayakawa GK
25 Junnosuke Suzuki DEF 🔄66' 🟡84'
26 Kento Shiogai FWD
All statistics
69%Ball possession31%
19Total shots5
7Shots on target2
12Shots inside box2
7Shots outside box3
682Passes315
625Successful passes261
92%Pass accuracy83%
133Attacks65
88Dangerous attacks30
6Corners2
4Big chances created0
45Long passes45
21Successful long passes24
40Total crosses10
9Accurate crosses2
12Tackles10
9Interceptions4
1Saves4
4Fouls13
2Yellow cards3
4Substitutions5
10Dribble attempts6
5Successful dribbles3
Top stats
69% Ball possession 31%
19 Total shots 5
7 Shots on target 2
12 Shots inside box 2
7 Shots outside box 3
682 Passes 315
625 Successful passes 261
92% Pass accuracy 83%
133 Attacks 65
88 Dangerous attacks 30
6 Corners 2
4 Big chances created 0
45 Long passes 45
21 Successful long passes 24
40 Total crosses 10
9 Accurate crosses 2
12 Tackles 10
9 Interceptions 4
1 Saves 4
4 Fouls 13
2 Yellow cards 3
4 Substitutions 5
10 Dribble attempts 6
5 Successful dribbles 3
19 Shots 5
69% Possession 31%
1 Offsides 0
Detailed statistics
Attacking
12 Shots inside box 2
7 Shots outside box 3
2 Shots blocked 6
6 Shots off target 1
12 Goal attempts 3
6 Corners 2
Passing & Crosses
682 Passes 315
625 Successful Passes 261
92% Pass accuracy 83%
45 Long passes 45
21 Successful long passes 24
47% Long pass accuracy 53%
40 Total crosses 10
9 Accurate crosses 2
21 Throw-ins 16
4 Goal kicks 10
13 Free kicks 5
Defending
1 Saves 4
12 Tackles 10
9 Interceptions 4
1 Offsides 0
65 Ball safe 69
Discipline & Dribbles
4 Fouls 13
2 Yellow cards 3
1 Injuries 0
10 Dribble attempts 6
5 Successful dribbles 3
50% Dribble success % 50%
4 Substitutions 5
Complete team comparison
BrazilStatJapan
9
Accurate crosses
2
2
Assists
0
133
Attacks
65
69%
Ball possession
31%
65
Ball safe
69
4
Big chances created
0
2
Big Chances Missed
0
6
Corners
2
88
Dangerous attacks
30
10
Dribble attempts
6
39
Duels Won
32
4
Fouls
13
13
Free kicks
5
12
Goal attempts
3
4
Goal kicks
10
2
Goals
1
1
Hit Woodwork
0
1
Injuries
0
9
Interceptions
4
17
Key Passes
3
45
Long passes
45
1
Offsides
0
682
Passes
315
1
Saves
4
2
Shots blocked
6
12
Shots inside box
2
6
Shots off target
1
7
Shots on target
2
7
Shots outside box
3
19
Total shots
5
4
Substitutions
5
5
Successful dribbles
3
50%
Dribble success
50%
9
Successful Headers
13
21
Successful long passes
24
47%
Long pass accuracy
53%
625
Successful passes
261
92%
Pass accuracy
83%
12
Tackles
10
21
Throw-ins
16
40
Total crosses
10
2
Yellow cards
3
All-time record
2
Wins
0
Draws
0
Wins
Jun 29, 2026
Brazil 2 – 1 Japan
World Cup
Jun 22, 2006
Japan 1 – 4 Brazil
World Cup

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