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• Last Update: October 14, 2025 10:54:28 am BST • 2 min read

Confirmed line-ups as Vinicius Jr starts despite Ancelotti making sweeping changes

Brazil will look to build on their hugely encouraging performance in South Korea when they take on Japan in Tokyo this evening.

Carlo Ancelotti has struggled to find the right formula since taking over the job but there were definite signs of progress as Brazil cruised to a 5-0 win in Seoul on Friday thanks to two goals apiece from Willian Estevao and Rodrygo, added to by a Vinicius Jr strike.

Japan have struggled in their recent outings and appear to have lost their way since qualifying for the World Cup.

After making sure of their place in the United States, Canada and Mexico, Hajime Moriyasu’s men have drawn 0-0 with Mexico, lost 2-0 to the US and, on Friday, required a 94th-minute leveller from Ayase Ueda to claim a 2-2 draw against Paraguay.

They are unbeaten in 20 games at home, however.

Japan Team News

Moriyasu makes four changes to his side with Ueda starting in attack and Takefusa Kubo on the right wing.

Daichi Kamada returns in midfield and Shogo Taniguchi comes into the back three.

Japan: Z Suzuki; Taniguchi, J Suzuki, Watanabe; Kamada, Nakamura, Sano, Doan; Kubo, Minamino; Ueda

Brazil Team News

Only Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Jr are retained from the team that performed so well in Seoul with Ancelotti sticking to his pre-match vow to give several squad players an opportunity to impress.

Vinicius Jr is likely to start in attack with Gabriel Martinelli playing off the left.

Brazil: Souza; P Henrique, Fabricio, Beraldo, Carlos; Guimaraes, Casemiro, L Henrique, Paqueta, Martinelli; Vinicius Jr