The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Brazil at 1.54 — an implied 61% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Japan: opened 2.14, closed 2.38 (39%)
• Brazil: opened 1.66, closed 1.54 (61%)

Brazil — recent form

• 2026-06-24Ukraine 2-1 Brazil
• 2026-06-20China 1-2 Brazil
• 2026-06-17France 0-2 Brazil

Japan — recent form

• 2026-06-26Iran 0-1 Japan
• 2026-06-24Serbia 1-2 Japan
• 2026-06-21Japan 0-2 Italy
• 2026-06-20Japan 1-2 Dominican Republic