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The Brazilian national team arrives to face Japan after a 'good lesson' in October, when they lost 3-2. Coach Carlo Ancelotti used this expression to define the outcome of the friendly match.
What happened?
The match in Tokyo was marked by individual mistakes by defender Fabricio Bruno and goalkeeper Hugo Souza. The duo was in the next call-up, but couldn't stay in the group for the World Cup.
Why does this matter for Brazil?
The Brazilian national team arrives quite differently to face the Asians in the second-round match of the World Cup. Of the 11 who started the friendly in Tokyo, only four are expected to start the match on Monday: Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Vini Jr, and Lucas Paquetá.
What's next?
The rematch between Brazil and Japan takes place at 14h (Brasília time), next Monday, at the Houston stadium, in Texas. The team seeks to overcome Japan after the defeat in October.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | Tunisia | 1-1 |
The Brazilian national team has a recent record of 2W-1D-1L (DWLW, most recent first). With the revamped defense, the team seeks a positive result against Japan.
