Japan's Comeback Extends List of Unprecedented Defeats for Brazil's National Team
Brazil's national team has suffered a series of historic setbacks in the 2026 World Cup cycle.
- First loss to Morocco, with a score of 2-1.
- First loss to Senegal, with a score of 4-2.
- First-ever home defeat in the World Cup Qualifiers.
- Loss to Japan after a comeback.
Brazil had previously won against Morocco with scores of 2-0 in 1997 and 3-0 at the 1998 World Cup, and had drawn 1-1 with Senegal in 2019.
Brazil's defeat to Japan adds to the series of unprecedented defeats under coaches Ramon Menezes and Fernando Diniz.
Author's summary: Brazil's national team faces historic losses.