Brazil will resume preparations for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday when they meet Japan in a friendly at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo.
Japan became the first team to book their place at the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 in March, while Brazil sealed their qualification three months later with a narrow 1-0 win over Paraguay.
Japan prepared for Tuesday's clash by drawing 2-2 with Paraguay on Friday but was later saved by Ayase Ueda's 94th-minute equalizer. The Samurai Blues, ranked 19th by FIFA, topped their AFC qualifying group with 23 points from 10 games and secured their eighth consecutive World Cup berth.
However, they have failed to win any of their last three matches, suggesting a slight drop in intensity since qualifying was completed.
Meanwhile, Brazil arrived in Tokyo buoyed by a 5-0 thrashing of South Korea. This is their second game under Carlo Ancelotti in which they have scored more than one goal.
In five matches under the Italian's leadership, the Seleçao have kept their nets locked, winning three of the last four and losing just once. It's a good start to Ancelotti's career as he looks to regain his attacking fluency in Brazil ahead of 2026.
Sporting News is covering key details for the upcoming game, including how to watch the game, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Japan vs Brazil live broadcast, TV channel
Here's how to watch the international friendly match in the US:
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This game is not available for live TV broadcast in English. There will also be no streaming options available in the United States.
What time is Japan vs Brazil kick off?
This international friendly match will take place at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo, Japan and will begin on Tuesday, October 14 at 19:30 local time.
Here's how this time is translated in the US:
| Date | Match start time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, October 14 | 6:30 am |
| Central time | Tue, October 14 | 5:30 am |
| Mountain time | Tue, October 14 | 4:30 am |
| Pacific Time | Tue, October 14 | 3:30 am |
Japan vs Brazil rosters, team news
Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu is expected to largely stick with the team that faced Paraguay, retaining a back three. Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Junnosuke Suzuki And Ayumu Seko.
Leeds United's In Tanaka should anchor the midfield next to Mainz Kaishu SanoBye Takumi Minamino is in line for the figure Koki Ogawa at one of the attacking positions.
Japan predicted XI (4-3-2-1, right to left): Z Suzuki (B) – Seko, Watanabe, J Suzuki – Ito, Sano, Tanaka, Nakamura – Doan, Minamino – Ogawa.
Wounded: Nobody
Suspended: Nobody
In Brazil, Carlo Ancelotti can give the team another start. Matheus CunhaAlthough Manchester United forward can act immediately behind Richarlison this time.
Bruno Guimarães And Casemiro will most likely form a reliable pairing in midfield, Gabriel Magalhães And Oder Militao They are expected to continue their partnership at the heart of a defense that has conceded just once in its last five matches.
Brazil predicted XI (5-4-1 right to left): Bento (B) – Vitinho, Militao, Gabriel, Santos – Guimarães, Casemiro – Rodrigo, Cunha, Vinicius – Richarlison.
Wounded: Nobody
Suspended: Nobody
October 2025 Schedule in Japan
| Date | Enemy | Time |
|---|---|---|
| October 14 | vs Brazil | 6:30 a.m. and |
Schedule for October 2025 in Brazil
| Date | Enemy | Time |
|---|---|---|
| October 14 | against Japan | 6:30 a.m. and |
