Brazil vs Japan
head-to-head record
- Brazil wins
- 12
- Draws
- 2
- Japan wins
- 1
15 meetings, 1989 to 2026Goals: Brazil 39, Japan 9
Brazil and Japan have met 15 times since 1989. Brazil have won 12, Japan 1, and 2 matches ended level. They last met on 29 June 2026, when Brazil won 2–1 at the World Cup.
The 15 meetings have produced 48 goals, 3.20 per game. The biggest win is Brazil’s 5–1 in a friendly in 1995.
Who has won more, Brazil or Japan?
All matches15 matches
Competitive7 matches
Friendlies8 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Brazil 39, Japan 93.20 per game
- First meeting
- Brazil 1–0 JapanFriendly, 23 Jul 1989
- Most recent
- Brazil 2–1 JapanWorld Cup, 29 Jun 2026
- Brazil’s biggest win
- Japan 1–5 BrazilFriendly, 9 Aug 1995
- Japan’s biggest win
- Japan 3–2 BrazilKirin Cup, 14 Oct 2025
- Most goals in a meeting
- Japan 1–5 BrazilFriendly, 9 Aug 1995
- TFN Elo rating now
- Brazil 2077 (6th), Japan 1963 (13th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Brazil2Japan1
World Cup
Houston, United States (neutral)
- Japan3Brazil2
Kirin Cup
Tokyo, Japan
- Japan0Brazil1
Friendly
Tokyo, Japan
- Japan1Brazil3
Friendly
Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France (neutral)
- Japan0Brazil4
Friendly
Kallang, Singapore (neutral)
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Brazil win and drops with every Japan win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Brazil's home games
2 matches
200
BrazilDrawsJapan
In Japan's home games
6 matches
411
BrazilDrawsJapan
At neutral venues
7 matches
610
BrazilDrawsJapan
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Brazil | Draws | Japan | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 23–2 |
| Confederations Cup | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5–2 |
| World Cup | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6–2 |
| Kirin Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2–3 |
| Umbro Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3–0 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1 | 1 | |
| 1990s | 4 | 14 | |
| 2000s | 3 | 9 | |
| 2010s | 4 | 15 | |
| 2020s | 3 | 9 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Brazil | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 62006 to 2022 | 12025 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 131989 to 2022 | 22001 to 2005 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 4 June 2001 to 22 June 2005.
Top scorers in Brazil vs Japan
- 1RonaldoBrazil2
Scorer records exist for 4 of the 15 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Brazil and Japan played each other?
15 times, starting on 23 July 1989. 7 of those meetings were competitive and 8 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Brazil and Japan?
Brazil, with 12 wins to 1. 2 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Brazil vs Japan?
Brazil’s 5–1 win in a friendly on 9 August 1995 in Tokyo.
When did Brazil and Japan last play?
On 29 June 2026 in Houston, when Brazil won 2–1 at the World Cup.
What is the competitive record between Brazil and Japan?
In 7 competitive matches, Brazil have 4 wins, Japan have 1, and 2 ended level.
Every Brazil vs Japan result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2–1 | Japan | World Cup | Houston, United States (neutral) | |
| Japan | 3–2 | Brazil | Kirin Cup | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Japan | 0–1 | Brazil | Friendly | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Japan | 1–3 | Brazil | Friendly | Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France (neutral) | |
| Japan | 0–4 | Brazil | Friendly | Kallang, Singapore (neutral) | |
| Brazil | 3–0 | Japan | Confederations Cup | Brasília, Brazil | |
| Japan | 0–4 | Brazil | Friendly | Wrocław, Poland (neutral) | |
| Japan | 1–4 | Brazil | World Cup | Dortmund, Germany (neutral) | |
| Japan | 2–2 | Brazil | Confederations Cup | Cologne, Germany (neutral) | |
| Japan | 0–0 | Brazil | Confederations Cup | Kashima, Japan | |
| Japan | 0–2 | Brazil | Friendly | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Japan | 0–3 | Brazil | Friendly | Osaka, Japan | |
| Japan | 1–5 | Brazil | Friendly | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Brazil | 3–0 | Japan | Umbro Cup | Liverpool, England (neutral) | |
| Brazil | 1–0 | Japan | Friendly | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Recent form
Brazil
Japan
- Wv New ZealandKirin Cup2–1Mon 5 Oct 2026
- Dv EcuadorKirin Cup0–0Thu 1 Oct 2026
- Wv VenezuelaFriendly2–1Mon 28 Sept 2026
- Lv BrazilWorld Cup1–2Mon 29 Jun 2026
- Dv SwedenWorld Cup1–1Thu 25 Jun 2026
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.