We are just two days into the knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup and already have a clash of heavyweights on our hands. Five-time champions Brazil face Asian giants Japan today. Neither have lost a game so far, but only one of them gets to progress to the Round of 16. Whether you're cheering for Brazil or backing Japan to pull off an upset, here are all the details you need to watch the match live from anywhere using a VPN.
When Is the Brazil vs. Japan World Cup Knockout Match?
The Round of 32 match between Brazil vs. Japan kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Monday, June 29 at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Brazil are the overwhelming favorites to win this game and are coming off two big wins. After a 1-1 draw against Morocco, they beat both Scotland and Haiti with a 3-0 margin. Vinicius Júnior. has been their standout performer, scoring four goals and providing an assist in three group stage games. Manchester United's Matheus Cunha has also been in excellent scoring form, finding the net thrice in the last two games.
Barring the injured Raphinha, Coach Carlo Ancelotti is expected to keep his lineup unchanged. Igor Thiago and Rayan are the frontrunners to replace the Barcelona forward, but don't be surprised if you see a fit-again Neymar Júnior back in the XI.
Their opponents, Japan, are not to be taken lightly. The Samurai Blue held one of the tournament favorites, the Netherlands, to a thrilling 2-2 draw in their first group game and beat Tunisia 4-0 in the second. They could only manage a 1-1 draw against Sweden in their third game, but that was enough to secure qualification.
Japan is still searching for its first World Cup knockout victory. Achieving that against the most successful team in the tournament would undeniably be the biggest win in the nation's soccer history.
How to Stream Brazil vs. Japan Live in the US
You can watch today's match live on Fox or Telemundo. If you don't have cable and you're in the US, you can watch with a sports streaming subscription, such as DirecTV, Fox One, Fubo, Peacock, Sling, YouTube TV, and more. If you don't have a live TV or streaming service, you may be able to watch the game with a free trial:
How to Watch Brazil vs. Japan Online for Free
The Brazil vs. Japan knockout match will air live for free across the globe on several streaming platforms, including:
- The UK: BBC iPlayer/ITV
- Ireland: RTE Player
- Australia: SBS
- France: M6
- Belgium: RTBF
- Austria: Servus TV
- Spain: RTVE
- Brazil: CazéTV on YouTube
These platforms are geo-locked to their respective countries, so to watch for free from the US or elsewhere, you'll need a virtual private network (VPN). For the Brazil vs. Japan World Cup match, we recommend ExpressVPN, our top pick for location spoofing. ExpressVPN has servers across the globe, making it easy to mask your actual location, so you can access region-locked content. Plus, this year, ExpressVPN is also an official supporter of the FIFA World Cup.
Here's how you can access the Brazil vs. Japan match with a VPN using BBC iPlayer as an example:
- Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN).
- Download the VPN app on your computer, phone, or preferred device.
- Connect to a server in the UK.
- Visit BBC iPlayer or ITV to start streaming.
Usually, the top VPNs that let you connect to servers in other countries aren't free. But if you already have a VPN subscription or qualify for a free trial, you may be able to use one to watch the FIFA World Cup match between Brazil and Japan at no additional cost.
2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule and Key Dates
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. This year, the tournament has expanded to 48 participating nations for a total of 104 games.
- June 11 to June 27: Group stage. Each team plays three other teams in their group once. The top two teams from all 12 groups qualify for the knockout stages automatically. Eight of the best third-place teams will also make the cut.
- June 28: The knockout stage begins with the first-ever Round of 32 at a FIFA World Cup. The eventual champion will have to win five consecutive knockout games, instead of the former four.
- July 14 and July 15: Semi-finals.
- July 18: Third-place playoff.
- July 19: Final.
We'll be following the World Cup for the next month, so stay tuned for more streaming advice.
Source: PCMag.com
