Brazil Predicted Lineup and Team News vs Japan on June 29

Last Word on Football brings you the Brazil predicted lineup and latest team news ahead of their 2026 World Cup game against Japan in Houston.

Carlo Ancelotti’s team appear to be settling into the competition after a slow 1-1 draw against Morocco. Brazil have won their last two games 3-0. Japan collected five points from their three group games, including a 4-0 win against Tunisia.

Brazil will be the favourites, but Japan will be full of confidence that they can cause an upset.

Brazil Predicted Lineup and Latest Team News vs Japan

Date: Monday, 29th June 2026.
Venue: Houston Stadium.
Kick-off: 1800 BST, 15:00 ET, and 10:00 PT.
Last meeting: Japan 3-2 Brazil (October 14, 2025).
Referee: Maurizio Mariani.
Current odds: Brazil 4/6, Japan 4/1, Draw 11/4 (Sky Bet)

Brazil Team News

Raphinha remains injured due to a hamstring injury. Neymar came on in the 75th minute against Scotland, and could play a bigger part in this last 32 clash against Japan, after his continued recovery from his calf injury.

After the win against Scotland, it’s difficult to see Ancelotti making any changes. Rayan should retain his place on the right flank. All eyes will also be on the in-form Vinicius Jr, who has four goals in the tournament so far.

Reflecting on his team’s win over Scotland, and looking ahead to the clash with Japan:

“We’re not perfect. We can improve. For example, our pace on the ball. We can be quicker,” Ancelotti said after Brazil beat Scotland 3-0.

“But I’m pleased because the team has improved a lot since the first match. Now it’s a knockout competition. We need to show real grit.”