Brazil trails Japan in World Cup knockout match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 5:49 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Brazil is currently facing Japan in the round of 32 of the World Cup. The match saw Japan take the lead after a goal from Kaishu Sano, who capitalized on a misplaced pass from Danilo. This is a historic moment as it marks the first time Brazil has conceded a goal in a knockout match to a team not from Europe or South America. The match is still in progress as Brazil attempts to respond to this unexpected deficit.
- •Match taking place in round of 32 of World Cup
- •Japan leads with a goal from Kaishu Sano
- •Brazil conceded a knockout goal to a non-European/South American team
- •Danilo's error led to Japan's goal
- •Match status remains ongoing
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