Against all odds, Japan overturns Brazil! | OneFootball

Japan pulls off a stunning upset against Brazil!

Against all odds, Japan overturns Brazil!

Huge disappointment for Brazil. Facing Japan at Tokyo Stadium as part of their Asian tour, Carlo Ancelotti's Seleção suffered a real shock despite a perfect start. Quickly taking the lead thanks to goals from Paulo Henrique (26') and then Martinelli (32'), the South American side seemed to have done the hard part. But the second half turned into a nightmare.

Spurred on by a fired-up home crowd, the Samurai Blue first pulled one back through Minamino (52') before Nakamura, who plays for Stade de Reims, equalized ten minutes later (62'). With their defense in complete disarray, the Brazilians finally collapsed for good after a goal from Ueda (71'), sealing a prestigious 3-2 victory for Japan.

This unexpected defeat, against a team renowned for its discipline and intensity, should serve as a wake-up call for Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian coach, who wants to have a ready squad by March ahead of the 2026 World Cup, now knows his team has not yet reached the level of excellence required to challenge for the world title.