Looking for live World Cup football in Tunbridge Wells today? The Bedford's Fanzo venue schedule lists two FIFA World Cup 26™ fixtures for Monday 29th June: Brazil vs Japan at 6pm and Germany vs Paraguay at 9:30pm.
📺 Today's confirmed Fanzo fixtures at The Bedford
- 18:00 — Brazil vs Japan — FIFA World Cup 26™ — ITV 1 — Sound
- 21:30 — Germany vs Paraguay — FIFA World Cup 26™ — BBC One — Sound
This post covers only the fixtures currently shown on The Bedford's Fanzo venue schedule for Monday 29th June.
Brazil vs Japan preview — 6pm
Brazil vs Japan live at The Bedford opens the evening at 6pm, and it is one of the more intriguing last-32 ties of the tournament. Brazil came through as Group C winners after drawing with Morocco before back-to-back 3-0 wins over Haiti and Scotland. Japan, runners-up in Group F, arrive with a disciplined 3-4-2-1 shape, a strong defensive record and genuine dark-horse energy.
What’s at stake: a place in the last 16, where the winner is set to meet either Ivory Coast or Norway. Brazil have the weight of expectation and the star quality, but Japan have already shown in recent fixtures that they can frustrate and hurt elite opposition. Expect Brazil to try to dominate territory through Vinicius Junior, Matheus Cunha and midfield control, while Japan will look for compact defending and fast transitions.
Team news and injuries
Brazil: Raphinha is a doubt after suffering a hamstring injury against Haiti and had not resumed full team training in the latest reports. Carlo Ancelotti is expected to keep faith with much of the side that beat Scotland, with Vinicius Junior in form and Rayan potentially continuing on the opposite flank. Brazil’s likely core includes Alisson, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Lucas Paqueta, Vinicius Junior and Matheus Cunha.
Japan: Ko Itakura came off early against Sweden with an apparent injury, though reports suggest it is not expected to be serious. Takefusa Kubo is a bigger concern because of a knee problem and is considered unlikely to feature. Daizen Maeda’s goal against Sweden should help his case to start, while Kaishu Sano is expected to return in midfield.
Germany vs Paraguay preview — 9:30pm
The late game is Germany vs Paraguay live at The Bedford at 9:30pm on BBC One. Germany topped Group E after big wins over Curacao and Ivory Coast, although a 2-1 defeat to Ecuador has added a little pressure before the knockout stage. Paraguay progressed as one of the best third-placed sides after taking four points in Group D, including a 1-0 win over Turkey and a goalless draw with Australia.
What’s at stake: another place in the last 16, with a potential route towards a huge tie against France. Germany will be expected to progress, but Paraguay are awkward, organised and capable of keeping the match tight. The key battle is whether Germany’s creative line — Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sane and Kai Havertz — can break down Paraguay before nerves creep in.
Team news and injuries
Germany: Nico Schlotterbeck is ruled out after a serious ankle injury, so Antonio Rudiger is expected to continue alongside Jonathan Tah. Nathaniel Brown missed the Ecuador match with a muscular issue but is expected to be available. Julian Nagelsmann is not expected to make sweeping changes, with Havertz, Wirtz and Musiala set to remain central to Germany’s attack.
Paraguay: Diego Gomez is suspended after collecting a second yellow card of the tournament. Miguel Almiron is available again after serving his own suspension, while Omar Alderete is being assessed with a knee issue and Ramon Sosa with a muscle problem. Julio Enciso and Gabriel Avalos are among the names Germany will need to manage carefully.
Watch World Cup football at The Bedford today
If you are searching for a sports pub in Tunbridge Wells showing the World Cup today, The Bedford is showing both Fanzo-confirmed fixtures with sound: Brazil vs Japan at 6pm and Germany vs Paraguay at 9:30pm.
Join us in the centre of Tunbridge Wells for cold pints, Marlowe’s burgers, live football and a proper Monday night World Cup atmosphere.
Join us for World Cup football tonight
Brazil vs Japan starts at 6pm, followed by Germany vs Paraguay at 9:30pm. Arrive early, grab a table, and settle in for both matches at The Bedford.
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