Brazil vs. Japan prediction, odds, line, time: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks
Brazil and Japan are set to face off in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 in Houston. Betting analysts are evaluating team performance and odds, with a lean toward a high-scoring match.
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Brazil and Japan match up in a Round of 32 contest in the World Cup 2026 on Monday. Brazil won Group C to advance to the knockout round, while the Japanese were runners-up in Group F. Both squads were undefeated in the group stage, with the Brazilians having 7 points, while Japan notched 5 points. The Japanese are 0-4 all-time in World Cup knockout matches, while Brazil have won at least one knockout stage match in each of the last eight World Cups.
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