Brazil scores late to reach Round of 16, Japan eliminated
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 7:14 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Brazil secured a late victory against Japan in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup on June 29. After a first half where Japan took the lead with a goal from Kaishu Sano, Brazil equalized through Casemiro at the start of the second half. The match concluded with Gabriel Martinelli scoring in injury time to seal Brazil’s progression. Japan’s defeat marks another narrow exit, extending their search for a World Cup knockout stage win. Brazil will next face the winner of the Côte d'Ivoire versus Norway match.
- •Brazil qualified for the Round of 16 with a late goal.
- •Japan scored first through Kaishu Sano's effort.
- •Casemiro equalized before Martinelli's injury-time winner.
- •Japan's knockout stage record remains without a win.
- •Brazil will meet the winner of Côte d'Ivoire versus Norway.
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Brazil leave it late to progress despite Sano's stunner for Japan
"Brazil scored late against Japan to qualify for the Round of 16. Both of the first two knockout stage games at the 2026 World Cup decided by injury-time goals as Canada did the same to knockout South ...
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