How different are the win percentages of the Brazil national team and the Japan national team before their encounter in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32?
On 29 June 2026, we examine the win percentages of the "Samba" Brazil national team, led by experienced Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti, versus the "Samurai Blue" Japan national team, coached by Hajime Moriyasu, ahead of their 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match tonight at 00:00 Thai time.
Opta, the renowned global football statistics authority, analyzed the chances of victory within 90 minutes for both "Samba" Brazil and "Samurai Blue" Japan. They stated Brazil has a 57.1% chance to win and advance to the Round of 16, while Japan's chance to win is 17.6%. The probability of a draw leading to extra time is 25.3%.
Looking back to the previous round, the "Samba" Brazil national football team advanced as Group C winners with 7 points from 3 matches, extending their remarkable record of finishing first in their World Cup group since 1982, a streak lasting 44 years. Meanwhile, the "Samurai Blue" Japan team advanced as Group F runners-up with 5 points from 3 matches.