Japan vs Brazil Live Updates: Key Highlights, Stats, and Results from the International Friendly Showdown

On October 14, 2023, Brazil faced Japan in a highly anticipated international friendly at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo. This match was part of the October international break, with Brazil coming off a strong 5-0 victory against South Korea. Estevao and Rodrygo each scored twice in that previous match, showcasing Brazil’s offensive prowess.

Japan’s Recent Performance

Japan, known as the Samurai Blue, qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup earlier this year. They became the first nation, excluding the host countries, to secure a spot in the finals. However, Japan has struggled in recent fixtures, drawing 0-0 with Mexico and losing 2-0 to the United States in September. Their most recent match ended in a narrow victory against Paraguay, with an injury-time goal from Ayase Ueda salvaging a 2-1 win.

Match Details

This friendly match kicked off at 7:30 PM local time in Japan. Below are the kickoff times for various regions:

• USA/Canada: 6:30 AM ET
• UK: 11:30 AM BST
• Australia: 9:30 PM AEDT
• India: 4:00 PM IST

Starting Lineups

Each team brought its key players to the field. Japan employed a 3-4-2-1 formation:

• Zion Suzuki (GK)
• Shogo Taniguchi, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Junnosuke Suzuki
• Takefusa Kubo, Kaishu Sano, Daichi Kamada, Keito Nakamura
• Ritsu Doan, Takumi Minamino
• Ayase Ueda

Brazil opted for a 4-2-3-1 setup, featuring:

• Hugo Souza (GK)
• Paulo Henrique, Fabricio Bruno, Lucas Beraldo, Carlos Augusto
• Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro
• Luiz Henrique, Lucas Paqueta, Vinicius Junior
• Gabriel Martinelli

Head-to-Head Statistics

Historically, Brazil has dominated the matchup against Japan. In 13 encounters since 1989, Brazil has never lost:

Upcoming Coverage

For fans not able to watch on traditional television networks, live streaming is available via bet365.

As both teams gear up for this friendly, fans anticipate another exciting chapter in their ongoing rivalry.