Brazil vs Japan predicted lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026

Published June 29th, 2026 - 08:38 GMT
Brazil vs Japan predicted lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026
Brazil vs Japan predicted lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026

Brazil and Japan are getting ready for a tough clash today at the Houston stadium in the USA, in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Brazilian team goes into this Round of 32 clash after topping Group C with 7 points, ahead of Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti. As for Japan, they booked their ticket to the knockout stages after finishing second in Group F with 5 points, behind the Netherlands and ahead of Sweden and Tunisia.

Brazil Predicted XI:

Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker

Defenders: Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Douglas Santos

Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Lucas Paqueta

Forwards: Rayan, Matheus Cunha, Vinicius Junior

Japan Predicted XI:

Goalkeeper: Zion Suzuki

Defenders: Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ko Itakura, Hiroki Ito

Midfielders: Yukinari Sugawara, Ao Tanaka, Daichi Kamada, Keito Nakamura

Forwards: Ritsu Doan, Ayase Ueda, Daizen Maeda