Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 in a World Cup match in Houston, sending Brazil into the last 16 of the tournament. The team was managed by Carlo Ancelotti.

Japan midfielder Kaishu Sano opened the scoring after 29 minutes, according to Dawn. Brazil equalised 11 minutes after half‑time when Casemiro headed in a goal, also reported by Dawn. Gabriel Martinelli added the winning goal in the 95th minute, Dawn said.

Brazil are five‑time World Cup champions, Dawn reported, while Japan had never won a knockout game at the World Cup prior to this match, also according to Dawn.

In a friendly on 14 October 2025 at Tokyo’s Ajinomoto Stadium, Japan defeated Brazil 3-2, marking Japan’s first win over Brazil in 14 encounters, Sportsjone.com reported. Brazil’s goals in that match were scored by Paulo Henrique and Gabriel Martinelli, Sportsjone.com added. Takumi Minamino scored Japan’s first goal in the 52nd minute after a defensive error by Brazil’s Fabricio Bruno, and Bruno scored an own goal nine minutes later to level the score at 2‑2, according to Sportsjone.com.