Brazil face Japan today, Monday, June 29, 2026, in the Round of 32 at the World Cup, with the knockout match set to take place in Houston, United States.
The game kicks off at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, which is 7:00 p.m. Cairo time, as Brazil enter the tie after topping their group with seven points.
In the Middle East and North Africa, beIN Sports holds the World Cup broadcast rights and is expected to carry the match as part of its tournament coverage, with the exact channel to be confirmed through the broadcaster's schedule before kick-off.
Japan approach the match aiming to make a breakthrough in the knockout rounds, but winger Takefusa Kubo is set to miss out through injury, while Brazil will rely on their attacking quality and experience in major fixtures.
The match carries extra weight because it is a single-elimination tie, meaning any mistake could decide either team's World Cup campaign.