Brazil is moving on at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Japan in the Round of 32.
Japan struck first in the 29th minute through Kaishu Sano, putting Brazil under serious pressure and raising hopes of a historic upset.
But Brazil answered in the second half. Casemiro equalized in the 56th minute, before Gabriel Martinelli scored the winner deep into stoppage time to send Brazil into the Round of 16.
For Japan, it was another painful knockout exit. The Samurai Blue battled hard, with Zion Suzuki making key saves and the defense holding firm for most of the match.
But Brazil’s late pressure proved too much. Endrick helped shift the momentum off the bench, and Martinelli delivered the decisive goal.
Final score: Brazil 2, Japan 1.
Brazil advances. Japan goes home. And one of the most dramatic matches of the 2026 World Cup knockout stage is complete.
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Brazil is moving on at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Japan in the Round of 32.
Japan struck first in the 29th minute through Kaishu Sano, putting Brazil under serious pressure and raising hopes of a historic upset.
But Brazil answered in the second half. Casemiro equalized in the 56th minute, before Gabriel Martinelli scored the winner deep into stoppage time to send Brazil into the Round of 16.
For Japan, it was another painful knockout exit. The Samurai Blue battled hard, with Zion Suzuki making key saves and the defense holding firm for most of the match.
But Brazil’s late pressure proved too much. Endrick helped shift the momentum off the bench, and Martinelli delivered the decisive goal.
Final score: Brazil 2, Japan 1.
Brazil advances. Japan goes home. And one of the most dramatic matches of the 2026 World Cup knockout stage is complete.
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