Japan complete a superb second-half turnaround to secure a first-ever victory over Brazil in their international friendly in Tokyo.

Konichiwa, everyone!The Brazilian National Team faces Japan on the morning of this Tuesday (14th), in another friendly match as preparation for the 2026 World Cup.The game kicks off at 7:30 a.m.

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For the first time in 14 meetings, Japan defeats Brazil 3-2 in their international friendly at a sold-out Tokyo Stadium.

Japan fought back from 0-2 down to defeat five-time world champions Brazil for the first time in 14 attempts in Tokyo on Tuesday, thanks to goals from Takumi Minamino, Keito Nakamura and Ayase Ueda.

Brazil dominated in the first half on Tuesday and was good value in achieving its 2-0 lead at halftime. After adopting a more aggressive, pressing approach in the second half, it was two disastrous errors from center-back Fabricio Bruno that allowed Japan to equalize before Ayase Ueda scored the winning goal with a thunderous header from a corner.

Brazil surrendered a two-goal lead as they suffered a humiliating 3-2 friendly defeat to Japan in a complete second-half capitulation in Tokyo on Tuesday. Carlo Ancelotti's side had looked very comfortable at the break courtesy of fine strikes from Paulo Henrique and Gabriel Martinelli,

Expert recap and game analysis of the Japan vs. Brazil International Friendly game from October 14, 2025 on ESPN.