Japan has been scheduled for a redemption match with Brazil after the South African football nation triumphed over it in the 2026 World Cup. Both teams will meet again at the four‑team Mizuho Blue Challenge in Singapore this November.
The international tournament will feature Brazil, Japan, Paraguay, and hosts Singapore.
Brazil defeated Japan 2‑1 in Houston during the World Cup, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring in the closing moments to send Hajime Moriyasu’s side out in the Round of 32.
The upcoming fixture offers Japan an opportunity to test themselves against the five‑time world champions once more.
The Mizuho Blue Challenge will run from November 13 to 17 during the FIFA international window. Singapore will open the tournament against Paraguay at the National Stadium on November 13.
Japan will then face Brazil on November 14 in what is expected to be the headline clash.
The competition will conclude with a double‑header on November 17. Singapore will take on Brazil, while Japan will meet Paraguay in the final game.
For Japan, the tournament is a chance to rebuild confidence after their World Cup exit. For Brazil, it is an opportunity to continue preparations for future competitions while testing younger players.
Paraguay will look to measure themselves against top opposition, while Singapore will showcase their football development on home soil.
The fixtures are expected to draw large crowds, particularly the Japan‑Brazil clash, which carries the weight of World Cup history.
Organisers say the tournament will also promote regional football cooperation and give fans in Southeast Asia a rare chance to watch world‑class teams live.
