Brazil secures Round of 16 spot in World Cup, awaits opponent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Brazil confirmed their place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup following a 2-1 win over Japan on June 29 at Houston Stadium. Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli scored for Brazil. They will face either Ivory Coast or Norway, who play each other on June 30 in Dallas. Brazil will return to New Jersey to prepare for their next match on July 5.
- •Brazil beats Japan 2-1 to reach Round of 16.
- •Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli scored Brazil's goals.
- •Brazil will face Ivory Coast or Norway next.
- •Ivory Coast and Norway play on June 30.
- •Brazil returns to New Jersey to prepare for July 5 match.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Through, Brazil will learn their last-16 opponent on Tuesday
"Brazil will face Ivory Coast or Norway in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World CupCredits: Ezra Shaw - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images and Patrick Smith - FIFA/FIFA via Getty ImagesWith their place in the Rou...
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