World Cup 2026 · Group C
What time is Brazil vs Japan at World Cup 2026?
Verified 2026-06-26 04:20 UTC·auto-refreshed
Brazil
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Brazil
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Brazil vs Japan kicks off Mon 29 Jun at 22:30 IST / 13:00 ET / 18:00 BST, NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas. Group C.
Form & ranking
Brazil arrive as the higher-ranked side by FIFA world ranking, 12 places above Japan. Brazil sit 6th in the world; Japan are 18th. Rankings reflect the April 2026 FIFA list; form and pre-match status are drawn from verified fixtures only.
FIFA Men's World Ranking, 1 April 2026
Kickoff and venue from verified fixtures; last checked 2026-06-26 04:20 UTC.
| Zone | Region | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET | US Eastern | 13:00 | Mon 29 Jun |
| CT | US Central | 12:00 | Mon 29 Jun |
| PT | US Pacific | 10:00 | Mon 29 Jun |
| BST | UK | 18:00 | Mon 29 Jun |
| CET | Central Europe | 19:00 | Mon 29 Jun |
| IST | India | 22:30 | Mon 29 Jun |
| GST | Gulf | 21:00 | Mon 29 Jun |
| JST | Japan | 02:00+1 | Tue 30 Jun |
| AEST | Australia East | 03:00+1 | Tue 30 Jun |
Where to watch
India: Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD), streaming via ZEE5 Paid at 22:30 IST. No DD Sports telecast; ZEE5 is a paid subscription. USA: Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish). UK: BBC, ITV / STV.
| Country / region | TV | Live stream | Cost | Kick-off (local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD) | ZEE5 | Paid | 22:30 IST |
| United States | Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish) | Fox Sports app, Telemundo app | 13:00 ET | |
| United Kingdom | BBC, ITV / STV | BBC iPlayer, ITVX | 18:00 BST | |
| Canada | Bell Media (TSN / CTV) | TSN.ca / TSN app | 13:00 ET | |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand | 03:00+1 AEST | |
| Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports | beIN / TOD | 21:00 GST |
Rights-holders confirmed June 2026 (FIFA, Zee Entertainment, and national broadcasters). Confirm local listings as kickoff nears.
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Match Facts
| Stage | Group stage, Group C |
|---|---|
| Brazil (FIFA rank) | 6 |
| Japan (FIFA rank) | 18 |
| Stadium | NRG Stadium |
| City | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Kickoff (UTC) | 2026-06-29T17:00Z |
| Status | Scheduled |
Group C standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | FIFA | Last / Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil • | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 7 | 6 | W 3-0 v SCO |
| 2 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 7 | 8 | W 4-2 v HAI |
| 3 | Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 | 43 | L 0-3 v BRA |
| 4 | Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 | 83 | L 2-4 v MAR |
Top two (red bar) qualify; third place (shaded) may advance among the best eight. Last = most recent result; Next = upcoming opponent.
What is at stake
- Brazil have secured a top-two finish.
Other Group C fixtures
| Sat 13 Jun | Brazil vs Morocco | 1-1 |
| Sun 14 Jun | Haiti vs Scotland | 0-1 |
| Fri 19 Jun | Scotland vs Morocco | 0-1 |
| Sat 20 Jun | Brazil vs Haiti | 3-0 |
| Wed 24 Jun | Morocco vs Haiti | 4-2 |
| Wed 24 Jun | Scotland vs Brazil | 0-3 |
How to watch
The kickoff grid above converts the official FIFA kickoff to nine time zones, so you have the start time wherever you are. Coverage is sold per territory to national rights-holders. Verified broadcasters by country → Full schedule in India Time (IST) →