Japan vs Brazil friendly result: Japan win 3-2 in Singapore on 14 November 2026
Japan beat Brazil 3-2 at the National Stadium in Singapore, with Tatsuhiro Sakamoto scoring the winner at 45 minutes of the second half. Ogawa failed to connect cleanly with Sano’s cross, and Sakamoto followed up to finish from close range. The match also ended with Raphinha and head coach Carlo Ancelotti shown red cards after they ran onto the pitch during Japan’s celebration.
The game was an international friendly played during the FIFA international window. Japan were the home team. Brazil scored two goals in the second half, one of them by Vinícius Júnior, and saw Raphinha sent off amid a confrontation on the pitch. The Brazilians were angry about a foul on João Gomes at the start of the move that the referee did not whistle.
How the second half unfolded, minute by minute
Before the second half, Raphinha went down inside the area at 43 minutes of the first half and asked for a penalty. At 44 minutes, Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki made a save against Brazil. The second half opened with a shot by Raphinha from inside the area, which was saved.
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- 4 minutes: Raphinha was shown a red card for protesting.
- 29 minutes: Vinícius Júnior scored from outside the area and gave Brazil the lead.
- 34 minutes: Endrick’s shot from outside the area hit the crossbar.
- 41 minutes: Endrick was shown a yellow card.
- 42 minutes: Vinícius Júnior was shown a yellow card for protesting.
- 45 minutes: Sakamoto scored for Japan after Minamino won the ball from João Gomes and started the counterattack.
Kickoff time, venue and where to watch in Brazil
- Date: Saturday, 14 November 2026
- Kickoff: 7:15 am, Brasília time
- Venue: National Stadium, in Kallang, Singapore
- Competition: International friendly (FIFA international window)
TV Globo broadcast the match on free-to-air television, which needs no subscription. SporTV showed it on pay TV, which depends on a channel package. The match was also available on streaming, which depends on an internet connection on a phone, computer or connected TV.
Brazil close their 2026 schedule on Tuesday (17) against Singapore at the same stadium, as the final international match of the year.
