Japan Edges Brazil 3-2 with Last-Minute Goal in Singapore Friendly

Japan’s national football team stunned Brazil with a last-minute goal, winning 3-2 during a friendly match in Singapore on November 14, 2026. The match took place at the National Stadium and attracted a crowd of nearly 39,000 fans.

Japan took an early lead with two quick goals. Takefusa Kubo scored the first goal in the 15th minute, followed by Keito Nakamura just four minutes later. Brazil responded with a strong performance, with Vinicius Junior scoring two goals to equalize.

Vinicius first scored in the 33rd minute, capitalizing on a rebound after a save by Japan’s goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. He then netted another goal in the 75th minute, striking from the left side and hitting the right post before the ball went in.

As the match seemed headed for a draw, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto scored the winning goal in stoppage time. He took advantage of a deflected shot from Kodai Sano, sending the ball past Brazil’s goalkeeper Pedro Morisco. Brazil’s appeals for a foul were dismissed after a video review.

Following the match, Japan’s head coach Hajime Moriyasu reflected on the game, calling it the best performance of his eight-year tenure. He plans to step down after Japan’s next friendly against Paraguay.

Brazil’s coach Carlo Ancelotti noted that, despite the loss, he was pleased with his team’s performance for most of the match. He emphasized the need for improvement in future games.