Japan can mount a serious challenge at next year's World Cup in North America, striker Ayase Ueda said after inspiring the Asian side to their first win over Brazil.

Trailing 2-0 at halftime after goals from Paulo Henrique and Gabriel Martinelli on Tuesday, hosts Japan capitalised on Brazilian defensive errors before Ueda's late header sealed a famous 3-2 victory in the friendly.

"We couldn't create many chances in the first half, but I sensed there was a chance with (Junya) Ito sending in good crosses. (The goal) feels special," Feyenoord's Ueda told reporters after the win.

"Winning the World Cup is my goal, just like it is for our team. I can't promise it, but we're all developing with that as the target, and I think we're in a position where we can aim for it."

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