Japan National Soccer Team to Host International Friendly Against Brazil on November 14

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On November 14, 2026, the Japan national soccer team will face Brazil in the international friendly "MIZUHO BLUE CHALLENGE THE KALLANG FOOTBALL SERIES SINGAPORE" held at Singapore National Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 19:15 Japan time, with live terrestrial broadcast on the TV Asahi network and free live streaming on U-NEXT. Japan is also scheduled to play Paraguay on November 17. This will be the final overseas tour under head coach Hajime Moriyasu. [1] [2] [4]

Match Overview and Broadcast Information

On November 14, 2026, Japan will compete against Brazil in the international friendly "MIZUHO BLUE CHALLENGE THE KALLANG FOOTBALL SERIES SINGAPORE" at Singapore National Stadium. Kickoff is at 19:15 Japan time. The match will be broadcast live on the TV Asahi network and streamed for free on U-NEXT. Following this tournament, Japan is scheduled to face Paraguay on November 17. [1] [2] [4]

This match marks the final overseas tour under head coach Hajime Moriyasu. The players have been training in Singapore to prepare for the rematch against Brazil. TV Asahi's broadcast will begin at 18:00, with commentary by Shunpei Terakawa and analysis by Yasutaro Matsuki and Atsuto Uchida. The U-NEXT stream is also available for free viewing. Attention is focused on Japan's passionate performance. [1]

Past Match Records Between Japan and Brazil

Japan and Brazil have faced each other 15 times, with Japan recording 1 win, 2 draws, and 12 losses. In the most recent encounter during the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup in June, Japan lost 1-2. However, in a friendly match in October 2025, Japan came from two goals behind to secure a comeback victory, making their recent head-to-head record 1 win and 1 loss. Detailed past match records and information have been reported in multiple sources. [1] [3] [5]

In the October 2025 friendly, Japan overcame a two-goal deficit with consecutive goals from Takumi Minamino, Keito Nakamura, and Ayase Ueda to win 3-2, achieving their historic first victory against Brazil. In the June 2026 World Cup Round of 32, Japan took the lead but was overturned in the second half, losing 1-2. Across the 15 matches, Japan has scored 9 goals while Brazil has scored 39. The overall record from Japan's perspective stands at 1 win, 2 draws, and 12 losses. [3] [5]

Current Status of Both Teams and Coaches' Determination

The November 14, 2026 match will be the first rematch between Japan and Brazil since the World Cup Round of 32 about four months earlier. Japan regards this match as an important preparation for the Asian Cup scheduled for January 2027. Head coach Hajime Moriyasu expressed that, reflecting on the World Cup defeat, this match is an opportunity to measure the gap against world-class standards and aims to deliver the best performance. Brazil has restructured its team with a focus on younger players under coach Carlo Ancelotti. [2] [1]

Brazil was eliminated in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup and is currently emphasizing the discovery of new talent with a younger squad. Carlo Ancelotti, appointed in May 2025, brings experience from managing top European clubs. The Singapore tour includes 15 players under 23 years old, blending youth with World Cup performers such as Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha. For Japan, this match is a confrontation with a rival that reversed the result against them in the June World Cup. [2]