Japan vs Brazil Highlights - November 14, 2026

Japan beat Brazil 3-2 in International Friendly on November 14, 2026. The match was played at Singapore National Stadium.

Takefusa Kubo (15'), Keito Nakamura (19'), Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (90'+1') scored for Japan.

Vinícius Júnior (33', 75') scored for Brazil.

Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. That run had left Japan 2 games without defeat.

They had won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their previous five.

Estêvão shot wide for Brazil on 7 minutes. Soon after, a block denied Hiroki Ito on 10 minutes.

Takefusa Kubo scored for Japan on 15 minutes after a pass from Ritsu Doan. Shortly afterwards, Gabriel Magalhães could not find the target for Brazil (17').

Daizen Maeda forced a save for Japan on 18 minutes. Moments later, Shuto Nakano picked out Keito Nakamura, who scored for Japan (19').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Raphinha’s effort (22'). Estêvão tested the goalkeeper for Brazil (33').

Soon after, Vinícius Júnior scored for Brazil on 33 minutes after a pass from Bruno Guimarães.

André forced a save for Brazil on 45 minutes.

After the break, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Raphinha’s effort (48'). Gabriel Magalhães sent an effort off target for Brazil (69').

Shortly afterwards, Alisson Santana saw a shot blocked (73'). Jonathan Jesus shot wide for Brazil on 74 minutes.

Moments later, Bruno Guimarães picked out Vinícius Júnior, who scored for Brazil (75').

The referee cautioned Junnosuke Suzuki of Japan on 87 minutes. Soon after, Endrick was booked for Brazil (87').

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto found the net for Japan (90'+1'). Raphinha was sent off for Brazil (90'+2').

Substitutions: Japan 9, Brazil 6.

Brazil controlled 57.6% of possession. Japan had 8 shots with 4 on target, while Brazil had 17 and 6.

Goalkeeper saves: Japan 4, Brazil 1. Corners: Japan 1, Brazil 9.

Brazil completed the most passes, 513 in total at 86.9% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.