Overview

• Brazil led 2-0 in the first half through Paulo Henrique and Gabriel Martinelli before Takumi Minamino, Keito Nakamura and Ayase Ueda scored between the 52nd and 71st minutes.
• The friendly at Tokyo’s Ajinomoto Stadium drew more than 48,000 fans as Japan claimed its first victory in 14 meetings with Brazil.
• Goalkeeper Junnosuke Suzuki protected the result with late interventions after Brazil introduced Rodrygo, Joelinton and Richarlison.
• “We must evaluate the team’s reaction after the first error,” said Carlo Ancelotti, who framed the defeat as a useful lesson after losing balance and positivity.
• The loss sharpened focus on Brazil’s roster decisions, with Ancelotti saying Neymar can contribute when fit but has limited time to secure a World Cup place.