Erbil:Japan achieved a thrilling 3-2 victory against Brazil in an international friendly match, with Tatsuhiro Sakamoto scoring a decisive stoppage-time goal. The match took place at Singapore National Stadium, where Japan initially took a 2-0 lead before Vinicius Junior's two goals leveled the score for Brazil.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Japan opened the scoring in the 15th minute when Ritsu Doan intercepted the ball near the halfway line and set up Takefusa Kubo, who scored with a left-footed shot. Japan doubled their lead shortly after, with Shuto Nakano assisting Keito Nakamura to score past Brazil's goalkeeper.

Brazil responded in the 33rd minute with a long-range goal from Vinicius Junior, making it 2-1 at halftime. Vinicius later equalized in the 75th minute with a strike that hit the woodwork before going in.

In the closing moments, Sakamoto secured Japan's win with a goal after a deflected ball landed at his feet. The match concluded with Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti and player Raphinha being sent off for protests, leaving Japan with a memorable victory.