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The Japan national team lost 1-2 to Brazil in the recent World Cup final tournament. However, it's too early to conclude the evaluation with just the impression of a loss. Analyzing recent sports data reveals surprising insights into Japan's performance.
What does the data tell us about the World Cup?
Recent sports data analysis shows that Japan's defensive strength is ranked 4th in the world. The Japanese team put up a good fight against Brazil. According to Opta's calculation of possession, Brazil had 68.6% while Japan had 31.4%.
Japan's recent performance
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | Bolivia | 3-0 |
The Japanese team has a record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5 games. They are currently on a 3-game winning streak.
Data analysis of the Brazil match
The number of shots was 19 for Brazil and 5 for Japan (including 7 shots on goal for Brazil and 2 for Japan), and Brazil dominated Japan in terms of scoring opportunities. Japan's strong defense line was eventually broken after being attacked repeatedly.
Conclusion
The Japanese team put up a good fight against Brazil. Analyzing recent sports data reveals surprising insights into Japan's performance. Let's take a closer look at the data from the Brazil match. Japan's defensive strength is ranked 4th in the world.
