Japan Stun Brazil 3-2 Despite Vinicius Jr Brace of Long-Range Goals in Singapore
Vinicius equalized twice from distance
On November 14, 2026, Japan emerged victorious over Brazil with a score of 3-2 in a thrilling international friendly match at the National Stadium in Singapore. Despite Vinicius Jr. scoring twice, Japan secured the win thanks to powerful strikes from Takefusa Kubo in the 15th minute and Tatsuhiro Sakamoto in the 91st minute. The match was filled with impressive goals, including Vinicius Jr.'s long-range shots and Endrick's spectacular effort from outside the box.
This marked the second consecutive defeat for Brazil against Japan, following a 3-2 victory in Tokyo in October 2025. Brazil had won 12 of the previous 14 matches against Japan, with the remaining games ending in draws.
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