Brazil and Japan will face off in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Houston stadium.
The winner of this knockout match will advance to face either Norway or Ivory Coast in the round of 16.
Brazil secured first place in Group C after recording 3-0 victories against Haiti and Scotland, along with a 1-1 draw against Morocco.
The team, managed by Carlo Ancelotti, conceded an early goal to Morocco but then scored seven consecutive goals and kept clean sheets in the remaining group matches.
This performance marks Brazil's longest consecutive winning streak at a World Cup since their last title in 2002.
Forward Neymar returned to the pitch after a 981-day injury absence, becoming the fourth Brazilian player to feature in four World Cups.
Brazil has topped its group in every World Cup since 1982, though the team has faced elimination in four of its last six knockout matches.
However, Brazil has not been eliminated in the opening knockout match since losing to Argentina in 1990.
Japan advanced to the knockout phase after finishing second in Group F, secured by a 4-0 win over Tunisia and draws against the Netherlands and Sweden.
During the match against Sweden, Yuto Nagatomo became the first Asian player to participate in five World Cups, while coach Hajime Moriyasu is set to manage his eighth World Cup match.
Japan enters the match on a 10-match unbeaten streak, which includes a victory in their most recent friendly match against Brazil, despite injuries to captain Wataru Endo and Kaoru Mitoma.
Takefusa Kubo remains a fitness doubt, but the Japanese attack has set a team record with seven goals scored by 10 different players contributing goals or assists, led by striker Ayase Ueda with three goals.
Historically, Brazil has dominated the matchup, winning 14 out of 15 encounters, including a 4-1 victory during their only prior World Cup meeting 20 years ago.
Japan secured its lone victory against Brazil in October last year during a friendly match in Tokyo, where the team rallied to win 3-2.
