Brazil Defeats Japan 2-1 in World Cup Round of 32
Brazil advanced to the Round of 16 after defeating Japan 2-1 in Houston, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring the winning goal in stoppage time.
Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a match played in Houston. Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal in stoppage time to secure the victory for the five-time World Cup champion. Brazil is seeking its sixth World Cup title, having last won the tournament 24 years ago in Japan.
Japan scored first through Koki Sano in the 29th minute, according to leadership.ng. Brazil equalized in the 56th minute through Casemiro, as reported by outlets in India and other blocs. Brazil had taken the lead earlier in the match before falling behind, with Casemiro credited with scoring Brazil's equalizing goal in the 56th minute by sources in India and the West.
In other results from the tournament, Paraguay defeated Germany 4-3 on penalties, as reported by triblive. Brazil advanced to play either Norway or Côte d'Ivoire in the Round of 16, according to sources in Russia.
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