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Brazil vs. Japan: When and where to watch the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 duel
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Brazil vs. Japan: When and where to watch the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 duel

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Brazil and Japan will face off in a highly anticipated Round of 16 match in the 2026 World Cup.
  • The game is scheduled for Monday at 13:00 local time in Houston, with multiple broadcast options available.
  • Brazil, a five-time champion, enters as the favorite, while Japan aims to upset the odds.

Brazil and Japan are set to clash in a marquee match of the 2026 World Cup's Round of 16. The highly anticipated duel will take place Monday in Houston, kicking off at 13:00 local time (17:00 GMT) at the NRG Stadium.

Fans can catch the action through various channels. Chilevisión will broadcast the match on open television, while DSports on DirecTV offers cable coverage. Streaming options include Disney+Premium and Paramount+.

The five-time world champions, Brazil, qualified as the top team in Group C. They carry the pressure of favoritism, especially as they seek their first World Cup title in 24 years. Japan, meanwhile, finished second in Group F and is determined to make a statement against the Brazilians, aiming to solidify their nation's growing football prowess.

The match will be officiated by Italian referee Maurizio Mariani. For live audio coverage, Cooperativa Deportes will provide radio broadcasts, with online updates available through Cooperativa.cl's virtual scoreboard.

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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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