The Japanese men's national soccer team ended the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup in the round of 32 after suffering a come-from-behind loss to Brazil, the 'champion candidate'. Japan suffered a 1-2 come-from-behind loss in the round of 32 of the North and Central American World Cup against Brazil held at the Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas, USA on the 30th (Korean time). Japan, which advanced to the round of 32 with 1 win, 2 draws (5 points) in group F, is its first in the tournament. The tournament ended with a loss. Coach Hajime Moriyasu mentioned 'winning' ahead of this tournament, but finished the schedule in the round of 32. Brazil, which is challenging to win the World Cup for the first time in 24 years since the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup, showed an upward trend in the tournament following undefeated (2 wins, 1 draw) in the group stage. Japan took the lead with Kaishu Sano's first goal in the 29th minute of the first half. Sano intercepted the opponent's pass in the center circle and Brazil took the lead. After running to the front of the box, he scored with a right-footed shot. However, Japan bowed out by allowing two goals in the second half. Casemiro scored an equalizer in the 11th minute of the second half, putting the game on the line.