Brazil reaches round of 16 after comeback win over Japan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 8:15 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 in the knockout stage of the tournament, securing their place in the round of 16. Japan initially took the lead with a goal from Sano, but Brazil responded with a second-half equalizer from Casemiro. The win was sealed in the final moments by Arsenal's Martinelli. Coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed confidence in improving the team's performance moving forward, with Neymar still sidelined. Brazil will face either Norway or Ivory Coast next.
- •Brazil scores two late goals to secure the win against Japan.
- •Sano opened the scoring for Japan in the first half.
- •Casemiro equalized for Brazil before Martinelli's decisive goal.
- •Ancelotti emphasizes the need for team improvement.
- •Brazil's next opponent will be determined after the Norway-Ivory Coast match.
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