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Tears have fallen on the faces of Japanese fans. Their team tried their best in this match and even scored first, but Brazil showed their fighting spirit by leveling before netting the late winning goal. Kudos to Japan as they had a successful run despite missing many key players due to injury.
Nope, we are not getting extra time. Martinelli received great ball from Guimaraes in the box, broke away in between and curled it past Zion Suzuki. The ball even hit the post before going in. This might be the winning goal for Brazil.
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Brazil's Gabriel Martinelli (22) scores his side's second goal during the World Cup round of 32 football match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. Photo by AP |
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Brazil's Gabriel Martinelli (22) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup round of 32 football match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. Photo by AP |
Brazil have topped their group in every World Cup since 1982. They have never been defeated in the first knockout round since losing to Argentina in 1990.
Carlo Ancelotti and Brazil will face Japan in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup in Houston, Texas. The South American team topped Group C with seven points.
Meanwhile, Japan advanced to the knockout round as runners-up in Group F. Hajime Moriyasu's team went unbeaten in 10 consecutive matches, despite losing two key players, Wataru Endo and Kaoru Mitoma, to injury.
According to the Opta supercomputer, Brazil have a 58.3% chance of winning in 90 minutes, compared to Japan's 18.1%. Brazil also have a 70% chance of advancing to the Round of 16, compared to Japan's 30%.
