Japan's Comeback Extends List of Unprecedented Defeats for Brazil's National Team
Brazil’s defeat to Japan adds to a series of historic setbacks suffered by the national team over the past two and a half years in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup.
- First loss ever to Morocco, with a 2–1 defeat in a friendly after the 2022 World Cup.
- First-ever home defeat in the World Cup Qualifiers.
- Unprecedented defeat to Senegal, by 4–2, after having drawn 1–1 with them in 2019.
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Brazil had previously won against Morocco with scores of 2–0 in 1997 and 3–0 at the 1998 World Cup, and against Guinea with a score of 4–1 under Ramon Menezes.
Author's summary: Brazil faces historic losses in the 2026 World Cup cycle.
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