Brazil's Lineup Against Japan Records Remarkable Figure in World Cup

The Brazilian national team recorded a notable figure during its match against Japan, within the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, which saw the Japanese team finish the first half leading by one goal to none.

The 'Opta' statistics account clarified that the average age of Brazil's starting lineup against Japan was 29 years and 245 days, making it the second-highest average age for a Brazilian lineup in a World Cup knockout stage match since the 1966 edition.

The source indicated that the record is still held by the Brazilian lineup that lost to France in the quarter-finals of the 2006 World Cup, with an average age of 30 years and 31 days.

This figure reflects the Brazilian team's reliance on experience in the encounter against Japan, in an attempt to turn the result around in the second half and secure a ticket to the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup.