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Where to Watch
The honest rundown of who carries Japan matches for US viewers, competition by competition. Headed to the stadium instead? See the Ticket Guide.
Where to watch depends on the competition. Here's the honest rundown for US viewers, starting with what's live right now. Guides for more regions are on the roadmap. Going in person instead? That's the Ticket Guide.
Next up for Japan: Brazil & Paraguay in Singapore
Sat Nov 14 vs Brazil (2:15am PT / 5:15am ET) and Tue Nov 17 vs Paraguay (5:10am PT / 8:10am ET)
- In the US: no US broadcaster announced (TBA, as of Nov 2026). We'll update this the moment one is.
- In Japan: Brazil on TV Asahi and U-NEXT; Paraguay on Nippon TV, TVer and U-NEXT. DAZN Japan is not in the JFA's broadcast listing for these two.
- Then: Osaka on Wed Dec 30 (opponent, kickoff and TV TBA). Times in your timezone on our schedule.
The honest caveat: Japanese streaming services (U-NEXT, TVer, DAZN Japan) are built for viewers in Japan and typically need a Japan-based account and/or a VPN. That's the reality US fans face, not an endorsement. It may violate the services' terms, so read them and decide for yourself.
Asian Cup 2027 & Asian qualifiers
US broadcaster confirmed: CBS Sports
Heads-up: the AFC postponed the tournament on Nov 3, 2026 to Dec 23, 2027 to Jan 21, 2028 (pending FIFA approval). New Japan match dates are TBA.
- Every match: live on Paramount+ (CBS rights announced July 2026)
- Biggest fixtures: also on CBS Sports Network and the FREE CBS Sports Golazo Network
- Bonus: the deal covers the 2028 U-23 Asian Cup, the road to LA 2028
- Highlights: official AFC Asian Cup YouTube
The archive
Relive Japan's World Cup 2026 Run
Japan's tournament ended in Houston, but the moments, goals, and supporter memories live on.
Watch it again
- Full match replays on Tubi: free 90-minute replays, no account needed.
- Brazil 2-1 Japan extended highlights (Fox Sports): Sano's screamer, then the late heartbreak in Houston.
- FOX Soccer's official YouTube highlights playlist: for sharing and rewatching on your phone.
- Fox Sports World Cup highlights hub: every Japan match, including the 4-0 rout of Tunisia.
Japan's journey
- Unbeaten in the group: 2-2 Netherlands, 4-0 Tunisia, 1-1 Sweden
- Round of 32: Brazil 2-1 Japan, decided in stoppage time in Houston
Every match, with highlights, in the results ledger
From the stands
Thousands in blue filled one end of the stadium in Houston and sang through the whole 90. That's the Blue Wall: what it is, and the songs it sings.
Looking ahead: World Cup 2030. US broadcast rights for the 2030 World Cup (June 8 to July 21, 2030) have not been announced yet. We'll update this page when they are.