Brazil edges Japan with late goal in World Cup Round of 32

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Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Brazil edges Japan with late goal in World Cup Round of 32
Summary

Brazil overcame Japan 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match held on June 29 in Houston. Japan took an early lead but Brazil equalized in the 56th minute through Casemiro after a cross from Gabriel Magalhaes. Gabriel Martinelli secured the win with a goal in the 96th minute, assisted by Bruno Guimaraes. Other matches included Paraguay drawing with Germany and Morocco drawing with the Netherlands, both resulting in penalty shootouts.

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  • Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal in injury time.
  • Paraguay and Germany finished 1-1, with Paraguay winning on penalties.
  • Morocco equalized with a late goal against the Netherlands, winning through penalties.
  • Today's upcoming matches: Ivory Coast vs. Norway, France vs. Sweden, Mexico vs. Ecuador.
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