The Brazilian national team defeated Japan 2–1 in the Round of 1/16 of the World Cup. The match took place in Houston (USA).

Casemiro (56th minute) and Gabriel Martinelli (90+6) scored for the winners. Kaishu Sano found the net for the Japanese side in the 20th minute.

At the conclusion of the group stage, the Brazilians finished first in Group C, while the Japanese finished second in Group F.

In the Round of 1/8, the Brazilian national team will face the winner of the Norway vs. Ivory Coast match. That match takes place on June 30, while the game featuring the Brazilians is scheduled for July 5.

The World Cup is taking place in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Forty-eight teams are participating in the tournament for the first time. The final will be held on July 19. The defending champion is Argentina.

All tournament matches are broadcast live for residents of Turkmenistan on the Belet streaming platform.