Live score: Japan defeats Brazil with 10 men in thrilling FIFA Day match, avenging 2026 World Cup result.
On 14 Nov 2026 GMT+7, in a FIFA Day friendly at Japan National Stadium, the "Samurai Blue" hosted their old rivals Brazil, whom they recently faced in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 (Brazil won 2-1).
In the first half, Japan took a 2-0 lead with goals from Takefusa Kubo in the 15th minute and Kento Nakamura in the 19th minute. Brazil then pulled one back through Vinícius Júnior in the 33rd minute to make it 1-2.
In the second half, the "Samba" team equalized 2-2 thanks to Vinícius Júnior again in the 75th minute. However, Japan secured the winning goal in stoppage time at 90+1 minutes, scored by midfielder Tatsuhiro Sakamoto of Premier League newcomers Coventry City, who came on as a substitute for Ritsu Doan.
Furthermore, Brazil was reduced to 10 men when Raphinha received a red card in the 90+2 minute. Japan held on to a thrilling 3-2 win, successfully avenging their 2026 World Cup defeat.