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

Japan beat Brazil 3-2 in an international friendly Japan vs Brazil friendly on Tuesday, October 14, in Tokyo. The Japanese team came back from a 2-0 deficit to score three goals in the second half to register a memorable win.

Catch the play-by-play updates from the International Friendly between Japan and Brazil as it happened on Tuesday, 14 October at Ajinomoto Stadium

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,

Carlo Ancelotti admits his Brazil side 'didn't react well' to a Fabricio Bruno error, leading to a 3-2 loss against Japan.

Captain Wataru Endō was called up to Moriyasu’s squad for their October friendlies but left out of the 2–2 draw with Paraguay due to an unspecified injury. The Liverpool midfielder has since withdrawn from the Japan camp and will return to Merseyside ahead of the weekend’s clash with Manchester United.

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

Brazil continues its preparation for the World Cup under the direction of Carlo Ancelotti with a friendly match against Japan.After their convincing victory against South Korea, Brazil tests its