The Brazilian team and Japan face each other this Monday (29), at 2pm (Brasília time), in a match valid for the round of 16 phase of the World Cup. The game takes place at NRG Stadium, in Houston, USA.
Brazil debuted in the World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Morocco, in a balanced game. After that, they showed superiority by beating Haiti 3-0 and Scotland 3-0, finishing the group stage as leader of Group C, with 7 points, 7 goals scored and only 1 conceded.
The Japanese started the campaign with a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands, in an open game with many opportunities. They then beat Tunisia 4-0 and secured qualification with a 1-1 draw against Sweden. With 5 points, a positive balance of +4 and without losing in the group stage, the Japanese team advanced as vice-leader of Group F.
Where to watch Brazil vs Japan live
TV Globo, Sportv, GETV, SBT, Nsports and CazéTV broadcast live.