How Martinelli scored dramatic late winner as Brazil beat Japan to reach World Cup last 16

Brazil take on dark horses Japan in the World Cup round of 32 at NRG Stadium in Houston today. Brazil topped their group to reach the knockout stage, while Japan finished as runners-up in Group F. The winners of today’s game will face either Ivory Coast or Norway in New York for a place in the quarter-finals.

Brazil 2-1 Japan live updates: Guimaraes, Martinelli cue up stoppage-time winner

Japan took a lead near the half-hour mark through Kaishu Sano as Casemiro and Gabriel Magalhaes switched off in their own half.

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Brazil break Japan hearts with a last-gasp winner. How did Carlo Ancelotti turn it around?

The five-time World Cup winners were in danger of slumping to a historic low in the tournament they have dominated more than any other nation after going behind to Japan in Houston. Carlo Ancelotti’s side were insipid in the first half but an inspired comeback — capped by goals from Casemiro and a last-gasp winner from Gabriel Martinelli — sealed a dramatic 2-1 victory and a place in the last 16,

Brazil rallies to beat Japan 2-1 to reach World Cup Round of 16

Japan opened the scoring against the run of play in the 29th minute. Brazil had dominated possession up until that point but didn't threaten Zion Suzuki enough. Then in one quick

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Where to watch Brazil vs. Japan live stream, TV channel, start time for World Cup Round of 32 match

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Brazil vs. Japan World Cup match, including where to watch on TV or live stream, what time the game starts and more.

Japan faces heartbreak again as Brazil scores late to end another World Cup run in the round of 32

The heartbreak was all too familiar for Japan at the World Cup. The country’s national team hung in until the very end but was eliminated from the tournament — the third straight time Japan

Gabriel Martinelli scores late in injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1 at World Cup

HOUSTON (AP) — With Brazil trailing for much of the game and with extra time looming, Gabriel Martinelli came through in a big, big way at the World Cup. Martinelli entered the game as a second-half substitute and put an end to Japan’s near-upset on Monday,

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In the last minute of the Round of 32 match on June 29, Brazil completed a comeback win over Japan after going 1-0 down at halftime. Brazil wins the match 2-1 before extra time, and the two goals from Brazil in the second half send them into the Round of 16,

FIFA World Cup schedule today: Games, kickoff times, livestream info for July 7

The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching the quarter-final stage. Only two spots are undecided, with two all-important games on the schedule for July 7. It all kicks off at 12 p.m.