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Neymar prepares for rematch against Japan after historic performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 12:51 AM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Neymar prepares for rematch against Japan after historic performance
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Neymar is set to face Japan on June 29, 2026, a rematch of their 2014 friendly in Singapore where he scored four goals in a 4-0 victory. This performance placed him among Brazil's elite, making him the eighth player to score four or more goals in a match for the national team. With nine goals total against Japan, he is the top scorer in matches between these sides. Neymar's record includes multiple goals in previous encounters and highlights his impactful history in this matchup.

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  • •Neymar scored four goals against Japan in a 2014 friendly.
  • •He is the top scorer in Brazil vs. Japan matchups with nine goals.
  • •The rematch is part of the World Cup round of 32.
  • •He aims to join an elite group of Brazilian players with similar scoring feats.
  • •This match occurs on June 29, 2026.
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  • 12:51 AMYahoo Sports — In 2014, Neymar hit four past Japan, joining Brazil's elite
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Neymar celebrates one of his four goals in the 4-0 rout of Japan, in a friendly in Singapore, on October 14, 2014Credits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBFOn October 14, 2014, Neymar joined a select group of Brazil ...

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