Japanese players, who lost to Brazil in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup, shed tears after the game. Japan lost 1-2 to Brazil in the round of 32 of the 2026 North and Central American World Cup held at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas, USA on the 30th (Korean time). Japan, which advanced to the round of 32 undefeated in Group F of the group stage with 1 win and 2 draws (5 points), is its first team in the tournament. Japan ended this tournament by being eliminated from the game. Japan took the lead with Kaishu Sano's first goal in the 29th minute of the first half, but gave up an equalizer to Casemiro in the second half and then collapsed by allowing Gabriel Martinelli to score the winning goal in extra time. Japanese media outlet Nikkan Sports said, "After the final whistle sounded, midfielder Ao Tanaka shed big tears," and "Takefusa Kubo, who went to comfort him, also shed tears. “I blushed, and striker Ayase Ueda also shed tears,” he said. Sponich Annex also conveyed the disappointment that the Japanese players showed immediately after the loss. The media said, “When the final whistle blew, Ayase Ueda and Kaishu Sano were on the ground.