The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced on Wednesday the opponents for the Brazil national team in the November FIFA international window. Brazil will play Japan and Singapore in two friendlies at the National Stadium in Singapore.
The news was first reported by O Globo Esportes. The matches are scheduled for November 14 against Japan at 7:15 AM Brasília time, and November 17 against Singapore at 7:00 AM. The CBF stated the selection of Asian teams was due to limited options, as European and African sides have official commitments during this window.
Why play against Asian teams?
The CBF directors said facing Asian teams will provide the Brazilian national team with encounters against different football schools. This will be the second FIFA window since the last World Cup. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti supported the decision, highlighting the value of these tests.
"The friendlies in Singapore represent another important step in building the Brazil national team for the coming years," Ancelotti said. The Italian coach added that "facing Japan and Singapore will allow us to observe the team's behavior in different contexts, something fundamental at the start of this cycle."
What is the full schedule until the end of 2026?
Before the November window, Brazil already has a series of international fixtures scheduled. Between late September and early October, the team will play three friendlies. The squad will travel to Australia for two matches: the first on September 25 at 7:00 AM at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, and the second on September 29, also at 7:00 AM, at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
Next, Brazil will face India on October 3 at 11:00 AM at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. The call-up for this first September/October international window will be announced on the following Wednesday, November 9. You can follow the full schedule on our fixtures page.
What is Brazil's current standing?
The Brazil national team enters this series of friendlies leading the World Cup qualifying standings, with 7 points from 3 games. Their record shows 2 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses, with a recent form sequence of LWWWD. Overall, the team has scored 7 goals and conceded only 1, maintaining a +6 goal difference.
The last official result was a 2-1 defeat to Norway on July 5, 2026. However, recent form over the last five matches shows 4 wins and 1 loss (LWWWW). The next immediate challenge is against Australia on September 25, away from home. The squad composition for this challenge can be viewed on our squad page.
What does Ancelotti expect from this cycle?
Carlo Ancelotti made it clear the technical staff is working to strengthen the team's identity and broaden their tactical alternatives. The aim is to evolve with balance and prepare the group for the greater challenges ahead. Friendlies against opponents with different styles are a key part of this preparation.
The coach wants to observe the team's behavior in various contexts, gathering valuable information for building the side that will compete in upcoming tournaments. The November window, therefore, is not just two more matches, but a planned stage of development. Follow the detailed campaign numbers on the team stats page.
The run of fixtures begins with the match against Australia in Townsville on September 25 at 7:00 AM Brazilian time.
