The Seleção’s defeat, 3–2 to Japan —the first ever against the Asian side—on Tuesday (14) drew wide coverage in the international press.Outlets from several countries labeled the result a �...
The Seleção’s defeat, 3–2 to Japan —the first ever against the Asian side—on Tuesday (14) drew wide coverage in the international press.
Outlets from several countries labeled the result a “disaster” and highlighted Japan’s comeback in the friendly played in Tokyo.
Spain’s Diario As called it a “catastrophe” after Vini JR went off, noting that Brazil had gone 2–0 up with goals from Paulo Henrique and Gabriel Martinelli before conceding the turnaround to Ueda, Nakamura, and Minamino.
Meanwhile, Spain’s Marca splashed the headline “Vini JR’s Brazil falls to an epic Japan,” highlighting the deserved Japanese victory.
In Argentina, Olé also covered Brazil’s defeat, with “Japan turned the friendly around and shook Brazil just months before the 2026 World Cup.”
In Portugal, the traditional sports daily A Bola was even harsher, calling the result a “scandal.”
The setback concluded Brazil’s two friendlies in this FIFA window. Before the match in Tokyo, the team had thrashed South Korea 5–0. In November, the Seleção will return to the field to face Tunisia and Senegal.
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