But Japan refused to fold. Coach Hajime Moriyasu’s tactical flexibility — a 3-4-3 that shifted into a 5-3-2 when defending — ...

Brazil surrendered a two-goal lead as they suffered a humiliating 3-2 friendly defeat to Japan in a complete second-half capitulation in Tokyo on Tuesday. Carlo Ancelotti's side had looked very ...

Brazil face Japan in a highly anticipated international friendly ... However, the CBF appears to have chosen wisely, planning two friendlies against African national soccer teams in Europe. While ...

Brazil dominated in the first half on Tuesday and was good value in achieving its 2-0 lead at halftime. After adopting a more ...

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan staged a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat five-times world champions Brazil 3-2 in a friendly ...

Carlo Ancelotti admits his Brazil side 'didn't react well' to a Fabricio Bruno error, leading to a 3-2 loss against Japan.

TOKYO (Reuters) -Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has urged his players to develop greater mental resilience after they suffered a shock 3-2 defeat by Japan in Tokyo on Tuesday, their first-ever loss to ...

Canada scored three goals in each half en route to a comfortable 6-0 win over Zambia in Round of 16 play Wednesday, setting ...

Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese men's national soccer team, dubbed Samurai Blue, achieved its first victory over Brazil on Tuesday, winning 3-2 in an international friendly at Ajinomoto ...

The Seleção’s defeat, 3–2 to Japan —the first ever against the Asian side—on Tuesday (14) drew wide coverage in the international press.Outlets from several countries labeled the result a ...

La Roja beat Ivory Coast in extra time to ensure they progress to the final four, while Mexico trounced South Korea to set up ...

Japan fought back from 2-0 down to beat Brazil 3-2 in an epic friendly in Tokyo on Tuesday. Carlo Ancelotti made plenty of changes to his Brazil side which thumped South Korea 5-0 on Friday and two ...