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World Cup 2026: Brazil beat Japan with last-gasp Martinelli goal to reach last 16 Gabriel Martinelli scored in injury time as Brazil fought back from a goal down to defeat Japan 2-1 in a thrilling round-of-32 tie on Monday and continue their quest for a sixth World Cup title.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Martinelli’s last-gasp goal takes Brazil past Japan into pre-quarterfinals The Selecao come alive in the second half after falling behind; Casemiro draws level before the substitute dashes Samurai Blue’s hopes

Brazil advances to FIFA World Cup’s Round of 16 after defeating Japan Brazil will take on either Norway, or Cote-d’Ivoire

Brazil, which last won the World Cup in Japan 24 years ago, has beaten Japan 2-1 in regulation on a last-minute goal, advancing to play either Norway or Côte d'Ivoire in the Round of 16. What a game. My heart breaks for the Japanese team and its fans, but they don't have a game-breaking player yet.

Reaction from Rio after Brazil's last-gasp World Cup win against Japan Gabriel ⁠Martinelli ⁠scored the winning goal in the ⁠fifth minute of ​second-half stoppage time and Brazil climbed out of a halftime hole to send Japan packing 2-1 in a World Cup ​round of 32 match Monday in Houston. France 24's Jan Onoszko has the reaction from Rio.

Brazil beat Japan 2-1 to head into World Cup last 16 Brazil booked its spot in the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after a dramatic fight against Japan, with a last-minute goal of Gabriel Martinelli helping it to secure a 2-1 scor...

Martinelli scores late as Brazil beat Japan 2-1, into World Cup last 16 Martinelli's stoppage-time goal in Houston takes the five-time champions to the Round of 16, breaking Japanese hearts.

Gabriel Martinelli scores late in injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1 at World Cup <p>Jose Canale scored on the first sudden death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout and Paraguay upset Germany, 4-3, on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.</p>

Arsenal stars breaking records at 2026 World Cup | International | News https://www.europesays.com/football/23265/ Gabriel Martinelli’s late goal against Japan helped Brazil into the last 16 of the World Cup, and broke…

Martinelli's Stoppage-time Winner Rescues Brazil, Sends 5-time ... Brazil booked their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after Gabriel Martinelli struck a dramatic stoppage-time winner to seal a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over Japan in their Round of 32 clash in Houston. The South American giants were stunned early when Japan took the lead through Koki Sano in the 29th minute after an encouraging start from the Asian side. Brazil struggled to find their rhythm in the opening half and went into the interval trailing despite dominating possession. Dorival Júnior’s side emerged with renewed purpose after the break and were rewarded in the 56th minute when veteran midfielder Casemiro restored parity. The Manchester United star rose highest to head home from Danilo’s delivery, breathing new life into Brazil’s bid for a place in the knockout stages. Japan defended resolutely for much of the second half and appeared destined to force extra time as they frustrated Brazil’s attacking stars. However, deep into added time, Gabriel Martinelli delivered the decisive moment. The Arsenal winger latched onto Bruno Guimarães’ pass before coolly finishing in the fifth minute of stop…

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