Japan extends undefeated streak before facing Brazil in the World Cup

Brazil will face Japan in the round of 32 of the World Cup. The clash was sealed after the team's 1-1 draw with Sweden, this Thursday (25), in the final round of Group F.

The result guaranteed the Blue Samurais a notable milestone. The Asian team has gone an impressive eight years without losing to European teams, including official and friendly matches. During this period, he accumulated eight wins and three draws in 11 matches.

The last time Japan was defeated by a European was in the 2018 World Cup in Russia. On that occasion, Belgium won 3-2, eliminating the Japanese in the round of 16.

Japan in the current World Cup
In the current edition of the World Cup, Japan has already faced two European teams in the group stage. It debuted with a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands and, this Thursday (25), repeated the 1-1 score against Sweden.

Retrospect against Brazil
While Japan enjoys a positive run against Europeans, their record against Brazil is much less favorable. In the last 14 duels, the Japanese have won only once.

The only Japanese victory over the Brazilian team came in 2025, in a friendly match, when they beat the green-yellow team 3-2.

Brazil and Japan will face each other next Monday (29), at 2 pm (Brasília time). The decisive match will be held at NRG Stadium, in Houston, United States.

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