Gabriel Martinelli scores late winner as Brazil advances past Japan
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 7:19 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Brazil came from behind to defeat Japan 2-1 in the Round of 32 at the World Cup on June 29, 2026. After trailing at halftime, Casemiro equalized shortly after the break. Gabriel Martinelli scored the dramatic winner in the 96th minute, sending Brazil to the next round where they will face Norway or Ivory Coast.
- •Brazil scores two goals after trailing at halftime
- •Casemiro equalizes shortly after the break
- •Martinelli nets winner in stoppage time
- •Brazil progresses to face Norway or Ivory Coast
- •Japan falls short of first knockout stage victory
"Gabriel Martinelli's 96th-minute winner saw Brazil dramatically come from behind to advance to the World Cup last 16 and cruelly deny Japan a first-ever knockout stage win in the competition.
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