Japan Beats Brazil 3–2 in Singapore Friendly

Japan beat Brazil 3–2 in an international friendly at Singapore’s National Stadium, giving outgoing coach Hajime Moriyasu a memorable send-off. Takefusa Kubo and Keito Nakamura put Japan two goals ahead in the first 19 minutes before Vinicius Junior scored twice from long range to level the match. Substitute Tatsuhiro Sakamoto scored the stoppage-time winner, prompting protests from Brazilian players and officials, and Brazil captain Raphinha was sent off late in the game. The victory was Japan’s second 3–2 win over Brazil, following a similar result in October 2025.