Japan vs. live score Brazil: summary of international friendlies, statistics and result of the match between the Selecao and Samurai Blue

Brazil will play their second friendly of the October international break against Japan in Tokyo on Tuesday.

The Selecao were in good form against South Korea last time out, recording a 5-0 win in Seoul in which Estevao and Rodrygo each scored twice before a goal from Vinicius Junior.

Japan represents another heavyweight opponent of the Asian confederation. Like South Korea, they qualified for the 2026 World Cup with relatively few problems, becoming the first nation (apart from the three hosts) to confirm their place in the finals in March.

However, the Samurai Blue have not enjoyed their best form lately. They drew 0-0 with Mexico and lost 2-0 to the United States in September, and only an injury-time goal from Ayase Ueda prevented them from a 2-1 home defeat to Paraguay last week.

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Japan vs Brazil live score

Starting lineups:

Japan (3-4-2-1, from right to left): 1. Zion Suzuki (GK) – 3. Shogo Taniguchi, 4. Tsuyoshi Watanabe, 25. Junnosuke Suzuki – 20. Takefusa Kubo, 21. Kaishu Sano, 15. Daichi Kamada, 13. Keito Nakamura – 10. Ritsu Doan, 8. Takumi Minamino – 18. Ayase Ueda

Brazil (4-2-3-1, from right to left): 1. Hugo Souza (GK) – 13. Paulo Henrique, 14. Fabricio Bruno 15. Lucas Beraldo, 24. Carlos Augusto – 8. Bruno Guimaraes, 5. Casemiro – 19. Luiz Henrique, 11. Lucas Paqueta, 7. Vinicius Junior – 22. Gabriel Martinelli

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Japan vs Brazil: highlights and key events

*Official highlights will be added once available.

32 minutes: GOAL! Brazil has its second! Lucas Paquetá makes a delicious pass over the defense to Gabriel Martinelli, who timed his run well. The Arsenal striker lets the ball bounce before shooting low at Suzuki with his left foot. A lovely move from the Selecao, but terribly static defending from the hosts. Hajime Moriyasu looks particularly stern on the touchline.

22 minutes: GOAL! Brazil is in the lead! Moments after Japan came within inches of scoring, Bruno Guimaraes lobs a pass into the path of Paulo Henrique, who finishes with the outside of his right foot out of Zion Suzuki’s reach.

Japan vs Brazil lineups, team news

Hajime Moriyasu maintains his 3-4-2-1 formation against Brazil and relies on the core of players who have guided the team through a fourteen-game unbeaten streak.

Goalie sion suzuki continues between the posts, while Shogo Taniguchi come in to join Tsuyoshi Watanabe and Junnosuke Suzuki in the back three.

Takefusa Kubo line to the right of midfield, with Keito Nakamura to the left. Kaishu Sano and Daichi Kamada They are expected to control the core areas with rapid distribution and urgent power.

Minamino Takumi and Ritsu Doan will act as a creative liaison to support the striker Ayase Ueda.

Liverpool Endo WataruCeltic Daizen Maedaand Ajax defense Ko Itakura They were initially on the roster, but all three withdrew due to injury. Daiki Hashioka was added as a replacement.

Japan starting lineup (3-4-2-1, from right to left): Suzuki (GK) – Taniguchi, Watanabe, J. Suzuki – Kubo, Kamada, Sano, Nakamura – Doan, Minamino – Ueda

Substitutes from Japan: Hashioka, Nagatamo, Fujita, Soma, Machino, Osako, Ito, Ando, ​​Tanaka, Ogawa, Seko, Hayakawa, Saito, Mochizuki

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Globo had predicted that the lineup could be the same as the one against South Korea except for the goalkeeper, with Hugo Sousa Corinthians have a chance as Ancelotti reportedly wants a penalty specialist in his squad next summer.

While that goal change was correct, Ancelotti also made eight changes to his starting lineup in the outfield. A complete review of the rear four. Paulo Henrique, Bruno Fabricio, Lucas Beraldo and Charles Augustus Enter, with the screen casemiro and Bruno Guimaraes detained.

In attack, Vinícius junior keeps its place, but Luis Henrique and Lucas Paquetá They enter through Estevao and Rodrygo. There is also a start as a center forward for Gabriel Martinelliwho replaces Matheus Cunha.

Brazil starting lineup (4-2-3-1, from right to left): Hugo Souza (GK) – Paulo Henrique, Bruno, Beraldo, Carlos Augusto – Guimaraes, Casemiro – Luiz Henrique, Paquetá, Vinicius – Martinelli

Substitutes from Brazil: John Victor, Ederson, Vanderson, Caio Henrique, Vitinho, Gabriel, Militao, Douglas Santos, Rodrygo, Estevao, Cunha, Andre, Joao Gomes, Joelinton, Richarlison, Igor Thiago

Statistics Japan vs. Brazil, face to face

In 13 previous meetings dating back to 1989, Brazil never lost to Japan.

That said, their last meeting was very close, with a Neymar penalty marking the difference between both teams in Tokyo in June 2022.

Japan against Brazil live broadcast, television channel

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