The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, and Japan will face Brazil for what's sure to be a lively match in the Round of 32 today. The game will take place in Houston, TX with coverage starting at 1 p.m. ET on FOX. Find out more about this game and all of this week's biggest matches in our 2026 World Cup guide.
Here's everything you need to know about watching the Brazil vs. Japan showdown at the 2026 World Cup live from the U.S. (Plus, find out how you can catch every other game of the tournament).
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Where to watch the Brazil vs. Japan match:
Date: Monday, June 29, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: NRG Stadium, Houston, TX
TV channels: FOX, Telemundo
Streaming: YouTube TV, DirecTV, Peacock, and more
Brazil vs. Japan game time:
The 2026 World Cup game between Brazil and Japan kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on Monday, June 29.
Brazil vs. Japan game channel:
FOX will be broadcasting the Brazil vs. Japan World Cup game in English. A Spanish-language broadcast of the game will air on Telemundo and stream on Peacock.
Where to watch the 2026 World Cup without cable:
YouTube TV gets you all the channels you need to watch the 2026 World Cup, including Fox, FS1, Universo and Telemundo.
Right now, you can get a great deal on YouTube TV right now: $67.99/month for your first five months, then $82.99/month thereafter, and you can try it all for free for 21 days.
One thing to note: YouTube TV livestreams tend to run a slight delay, which isn't ideal if you're trying to keep up with the live game down to the exact second.
FOX One is a relatively new streaming service from FOX that launched last summer. With a subscription to FOX One, you can tune in to all your favorite FOX channels like FOX News, FOX Sports, FOX Weather, FS1, FS2, FOX Business, FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network (B1G), and local FOX stations all in one place.
FOX One offers live programming, as well as shows and movies on demand. At launch, the base price for FOX One will cost $19.99 a month, or you can save with an annual subscription for $199.99, but before you commit to a subscription, you can try it free for 3 days, which means you can catch at least a few World Cup games for nothing.
For $11/month, an ad-supported Peacock subscription lets you stream live sports and events airing on NBC, including Spanish-language broadcasts of every 2026 World Cup game. Plus, you'll get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office, every Bravo show, and much more.
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2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 schedule:
All times Eastern. Looking for the World Cup Spanish-language broadcast schedule? We've got you covered.
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Monday, June 29
Brazil vs. Japan, 1 p.m. (FOX/Telemundo) – NRG Stadium, Houston
Germany vs. Paraguay, 4:30 p.m. (FOX/Telemundo) – Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Tuesday, June 30
Ivory Coast vs. Norway, 1 p.m. (FOX/Telemundo) – AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
France vs. Sweden, 5 p.m. (FOX/Telemundo) – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Mexico vs. Ecuador, 9 p.m. (FOX/Telemundo) – Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Wednesday, July 1
England vs. Congo DR, 12 p.m. (FOX/Telemundo) – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Belgium vs. Senegal, 4 p.m. (FS1/Telemundo) – Lumen Field, Seattle
USA vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina, 8 p.m. (FOX/Telemundo) – Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
Thursday, July 2
Spain vs. Austria, 3 p.m. (FOX/Telemundo) – SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
Portugal vs. Croatia, 7 p.m. (FOX/Telemundo) – BMO Field, Toronto
Switzerland vs. Algeria, 11 p.m. (FS1/Telemundo) – BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia
Friday, July 3

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