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Brazil vs Japan Confirmed Lineups
Competition | World Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Monday 29 June 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 18:00 UK time |
Venue | Houston Stadium |
The starting lineups for the World Cup fixture between Brazil and Japan have been confirmed.
Brazil Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI: Alisson Becker, Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Douglas Santos, Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá, Rayan, Matheus Cunha, Vinícius Júnior
Substitutes: Éderson Silva, Fabinho, Ederson, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, Roger Ibañez, Gabriel Martinelli, Igor Thiago, Danilo Santos, Endrick, Luiz Henrique, Bremer, Neymar, Weverton
Japan Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: Zion Suzuki, Hiroki Ito, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Shogo Taniguchi, Ritsu Doan, Daichi Kamada, Kaishu Sano, Keito Nakamura, Junya Ito, Daizen Maeda, Ayase Ueda
Substitutes: Keisuke Osako, Shuto Machino, Ko Itakura, Ayumu Seko, Kento Shiogai, Keisuke Goto, Koki Ogawa, Yukinari Sugawara, Junnosuke Suzuki, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Ao Tanaka, Yuito Suzuki, Takefusa Kubo, Yuto Nagatomo, Tomoki Hayakawa
Brazil vs Japan Immediate Reaction
Brazil
Brazil have named a strong 4-3-3 lineup for this clash, featuring a formidable front three of Vinícius Júnior, Matheus Cunha, and Rayan. Casemiro anchors the midfield alongside Bruno Guimarães and Lucas Paquetá, providing a robust shield for the defensive pairing of Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhães.
Japan
Japan will shape up in a 3-4-2-1 system, with Takehiro Tomiyasu, Shogo Taniguchi, and Hiroki Ito forming the three-man defence in front of Zion Suzuki. Ritsu Doan and Keito Nakamura operate as the wing-backs, while Daizen Maeda and Junya Ito support central striker Ayase Ueda in attack.
Brazil vs Japan Reactive Bet Builder
Our reactive Bet Builder for this World Cup encounter focuses on key attacking threats from Brazil. We are backing Vinícius Júnior and Matheus Cunha to find the back of the net for Brazil.
Brazil vs Japan Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With the lineups confirmed, Brazil look like strong favourites to claim victory in this World Cup fixture. The Seleção boast incredible individual quality, particularly in forward areas where Vinícius Júnior and Matheus Cunha can unlock any defence. However, Japan's dynamic 3-4-2-1 shape and the creative presence of Daichi Kamada mean they are highly capable of getting on the scoresheet in a competitive game.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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