Article by Alexandru Stanciu – published on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 17:29 / Updated Tuesday, October 14, 20:29
The national team of Brazil registered the second failure in the mandate of the coach Carlo Ancelotti (66 years), after losing a friendly match with the Japanese national team, score 2-3, the score at the break being 2-0 in favor of the most national titled in the history of the World Championship, which has 5 trophies. Thus, the Japanese managed the first victory in history in front of the Brazilians, after in the previous 13 direct confrontations they registered two draws and 11 defeats.
Brazil obtained the presence at the 2026 World Championship, after finishing 5th in the South American group. The preliminary campaign on that continent ended, so Brazil played two friendly matches in Asia. 4 days ago, Carlo Ancelotti's selected defeated South Korea with a score of 5-0.
Brazil, defeated for the first time in history by Japan
Japan managed to defeat Brazil for the first time in the 14 direct confrontations, after two draws and 11 defeats. The first
45 minutes were dominated by the Brazilians, who entered the break with an advantage of 2-0, thanks to the goals scored by Paulo Henrique and Gabriel Martinelli. However, in the second half, the guests made several errors in defensive, and the hosts took full advantage.
Minamino reduced the difference in the 52nd minute, and nine minutes later, Facrtio Bruno, the one who had been wrong in the Japanese emptiness, worsened his situation in his own gate.
After equalization, the numerous public in the stadium pushed his back favorites, and the result was not delayed. Uda Ajasze initially sent the ball to the bar, but in the 71st minute, following a corner, she managed to score, with her head.
For Brazil they were players such as Vinicius Junior, Lucas Paqueta, Casemiro, Bruno Buimaraes or Gabriel Martinelli, and Rodrygo, Joelinton, Matheus Cunha, Richarlison or Esvao also entered the course.
