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Last night, watching Japan and Brazil play was so fun

Bùi Đăng Minh•Tuesday, June 30, 2026•15 min read

Overall, the match and results were quite consistent with the positions and traditions of both teams. It's a pity that they met too soon, because both deserved to go further, even meeting in the semi-finals. Japan showed an impressive playing style, was well organized and possessed considerable strength. Although there were some errors, these errors were not taken advantage of by Brazil to score. On the other hand, Brazil played with ease and did not seem to put as much emphasis on goals as Japan. They controlled the match better, attacked more and eventually won 2-1 with the decisive goal in the final minutes of extra time. I haven't watched any of the matches since the beginning, but this match is a must watch, and it's really worth watching. The two teams played well, the results were reasonable (although I favor Japan more), the soccer field turned beautifully, very beautiful. I tried watching the 4K service I just bought and it was fine. About 5 minutes of footage has its resolution reduced to very low resolution, but overall it's fine. I hope that in the future the transmission line will increase 10 times so that the image refresh rate can be raised to 60Hz, then it will be very enjoyable to watch. The commentators speak softly, at a reasonable volume and do not scream excessively. I wear AirPods 4 headphones (the type without soundproofing, without soundproofing rubber tips) so it is very comfortable and light, I can almost not feel its existence on my ears.

The two teams took the field quite cautiously, with neither side showing more comfort than the other.

NRG Stadium, also known as Houston Stadium, is the stadium that hosted the 2026 World Cup round of 16 match between Japan and Brazil last night (June 29). As the largest multi-purpose stadium in Texas with a capacity of 72,220 seats, NRG Stadium is located in NRG Park, Houston. Inaugurated in 2002, this stadium has been the venue for the Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four and many other major sporting and entertainment events. With a retractable roof (can be opened/closed) and high-quality natural grass, NRG Stadium is very suitable for football matches. T During the 2026 World Cup, NRG Stadium is one of 11 host stadiums in the US, welcoming tens of thousands of enthusiastic fans from Brazil and Japan. This stadium is famous for its vibrant atmosphere and modern infrastructure.

The starting lineup of the two teams last night.

Goalkeeper of the Japanese team.

Gianni Infantino (bald head, sitting in the middle), President of FIFA since 2016 and re-elected until 2027, is an important figure in world football. Born in 1970, he holds Italian-Swiss nationality and is known for expanding the World Cup to 48 teams from 2026. In addition, he also promoted many trade reforms, contributing to FIFA's strong economic development and globalization.

Ronaldinho (wearing sunglasses), Brazilian football legend, is known for his technical, spontaneous playing style and always having a smile on his face. He has won many prestigious titles, including the 2002 World Cup championship, UEFA Champions League and the prestigious Golden Ball. With beautiful playing style and outstanding talent, Ronaldinho has conquered the hearts of millions of fans around the world, becoming a symbol of beautiful football.