Brazil, Japan to Play World Cup Rematch at Singapore Tournament

byIfeoluwa Ekpeti

September 3, 2026 | 12:28

Brazil's Vinicius Jr (in yellow) in action against Japan's Ao Tanaka during their World Cup clash on June 29. Brazil won the match 2-1. PHOTO: REUTERS

Brazil's Vinicius Jr (in yellow) in action against Japan's Ao Tanaka during their World Cup clash on June 29. Brazil won the match 2-1. Credit: Reuters.

Japan will have a chance to avenge their heartbreaking World Cup defeat to Brazil when both teams meet again at a four-team international tournament in Singapore in November.

Brazil secured a 2-1 victory over Japan in Houston, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring in the closing moments to send Hajime Moriyasu’s side out in the Round of 32.

Brazil, Japan to Play World Cup Rematch at Singapore Tournament. Credit: The Daily Star.

Paraguay and hosts Singapore will also compete in the Mizuho Blue Challenge, which will take place from November 13 to 17 during the FIFA international window.

Singapore will open the tournament against Paraguay at the National Stadium on November 13, before Japan face Brazil the following day.

The tournament will conclude with a double-header on November 17, with Singapore taking on five-time world champions Brazil before Japan meet Paraguay.