World Cup: will Brazil v Japan be on Globo? | OneFootball

Brazil and Japan face off this Monday (29) in search of a place in the World Cup round of 16

The Brazil National Team takes the field this Monday (29), at 2 p.m. (Brasília time), against Japan at NRG Stadium in Houston. The match will decide a spot in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. For fans wanting to follow the clash, Coluna do Fla reports that TV Globo will air the match on free-to-air television.

On Globo, the commentary team will be led by Everaldo Marques, with analysis from Ana Thaís Matos, Cristiane Rozeira, Denilson, and Junior. SBT will also broadcast the match on free-to-air TV, with Galvão Bueno on play-by-play, joined by Alexandre Pato and Mauro Beting on commentary, plus reports from Mauro Naves, André Hernan, and João Venturi.

On pay TV, SporTV will show the game with Luiz Carlos Jr on commentary and analysis from Ricardinho and Eric Faria. On GETV, Jorge Iggor will call the match, with comments from Luana Maluf and Jorginho Frello. Finally, CazéTV will feature Luis Felipe Freitas on play-by-play, alongside Casimiro Miguel and Fernando Campos, as well as names such as Fernanda Gentil, Ju Cabral, Romário, Guilherme Beltrão, Chico Moedas, and Diogo Defante.

WILL COLUNA DO FLA BROADCAST THE BRAZIL VS JAPAN MATCH?

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla is preparing special coverage for Brazil’s match. The pre-game show starts two hours before kickoff, that is, at 12 p.m. (Brasília time), offering a space for direct interaction between the reporters and the fans. Thus, Leo José, Rock Hudson, Lucas Pessin, Guilherme Dutra, Thiago Paiva, and the internet’s toughest crew will be part of the live stream.

Coluna do Fla’s reporting team captures the atmosphere in the streets, brings exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage, and details the movements involving the four Flamengo players called up: Alex Sandro, Danilo, Léo Pereira, and Paquetá.

In addition, Coluna do Fla follows the players’ movements daily and delivers technical analysis with the authority of those who know the day-to-day life of the Most Beloved. The audience will find live broadcasts, coverage, as well as interviews and news surrounding the Brazil National Team environment.

HOW DO BRAZIL AND JAPAN ARRIVE?

Brazil advanced as Group C leaders with seven points. After drawing with Morocco in the opener, the national team crushed Haiti and Scotland 3-0. Carlo Ancelotti keeps the core that beat the Scots, with Rayan replacing the injured Raphinha.

Neymar remains an option on the bench. Vini Jr., meanwhile, leads the attack with four goals, while Matheus Cunha has chipped in with three goals in the group stage.

Japan reaches the knockout stage after finishing second in Group F. The Japanese campaign includes draws against the Netherlands and Sweden, as well as a rout over Tunisia. Hajime Moriyasu is monitoring the recovery of midfielder Takefusa Kubo, who was injured in the opener and has returned to training. Japan’s squad, packed with players competing in European football, trusts its tactical organization to surprise the Brazilian team.

WHAT IS THE KNOCKOUT FORMAT?

The rules require a winner. In other words, if the match is tied after regular time, it goes to 30 minutes of extra time, divided into two halves. If the tie remains, the place in the next round will be decided on penalties.

The winner of Brazil vs Japan will face Ivory Coast or Norway in the next round. It is worth noting that this edition of the World Cup features 48 national teams, adding an extra stage before the round of 16. Brazil is chasing its sixth world title, ending a 24-year drought without lifting the trophy.

WHAT ARE THE PROBABLE LINEUPS?

BRAZIL: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães and Lucas Paquetá; Vini Jr., Rayan and Matheus Cunha. Head coach: Carlo Ancelotti.

JAPAN: Zion Suzuki; Takehiro Tomiyasu, Shogo Taniguchi and Hiroki Ito; Keito Nakamura, Ao Tanaka, Kaishu Sano and Ritsu Doan; Daizen Maeda and Daichi Kamada; Ayase Ueda. Head coach: Hajime Moriyasu.

AUTHOR’S OPINION: DOES BRAZIL ARRIVE READY TO FACE JAPAN?

“The truth is that Brazil started this World Cup in a somewhat ‘messy’ way. However, this unstable start is part of the current reality of world football: players have very little time to prepare and train together, which naturally makes chemistry a complex challenge. In addition, we need to consider that the opener against Morocco featured an opponent that has already proven to be a very competitive and well-organized team.

After that initial ‘scare,’ Brazil finally found itself and is now showing consistent attacking power. Against Japan, an opponent that improves every year, Brazil will certainly face tactical difficulties. Even so, Carlo Ancelotti’s team comes in as the clear favorite. If it imposes the football it is fully capable of playing, the ‘Canarinho’ will get the result in regular time, although the fans should expect an extremely hard-fought match,” said Mônica Alves, journalist at Coluna do Fla’.

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