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Ancelotti praises Brazil's comeback against Japan in World Cup round of 16

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 10:39 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Ancelotti praises Brazil's comeback against Japan in World Cup round of 16
Summary

Carlo Ancelotti celebrated Brazil's qualification for the World Cup round of 16 following a 2-1 victory over Japan on June 29 in Houston. The team overcame a first-half deficit, with Casemiro equalizing shortly after halftime and Gabriel Martinelli scoring the winning goal in stoppage time. Ancelotti noted the team's improved performance, emphasizing their adjustments to counter Japan's structured defense. Brazil will learn their next opponent from a match between Ivory Coast and Norway on June 30, with their next scheduled game on July 5 in New Jersey.

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  • •Brazil qualifies for the World Cup round of 16
  • •Casemiro equalizes early in the second half
  • •Gabriel Martinelli scores the winning goal
  • •Ancelotti praises adjustments made during the match
  • •Next opponent to be determined from Ivory Coast vs. Norway
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  • 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Ancelotti on last-16 berth v Japan: “Solutions found”
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Carlo Ancelotti during the 2-1 victory over Japan in the World Cup round of 32 in HoustonCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBFCoach Carlo Ancelotti celebrated the Brazilian National Team’s qualification for t...

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