Brazil defeats Japan 2-1 in World Cup match to advance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 7:18 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Brazil secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Japan on June 29 at Houston Stadium. Goals from Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli helped Brazil advance to the FIFA World Cup round of 16. Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised his team's attitude and suggested he kept Neymar on the bench for potential extra time. Japan put up a strong fight, and Ancelotti acknowledged their organized and intense play.
- •Brazil's goals came from Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli.
- •Ancelotti praised Brazil's attitude despite early setbacks.
- •Neymar did not play; Ancelotti planned to save him for extra time.
- •Japan's intense performance challenged Brazil throughout the match.
- •The match took place at Houston Stadium.
- 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — 👀 Ancelotti assesses win, reveals Neymar detail in Brazil x Japan
"Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti highlighted his team’s attitude in Monday’s 2-1 win over Japan (29).The comeback, with goals from Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli, secured Brazil’s place in the...
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