Gabriel Martinelli scores late winner as Brazil tops Japan in Houston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 8:06 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Brazil secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan in their World Cup knockout match held in Houston on June 29, 2026. After trailing 1-0 at halftime due to a goal from Kaishu Sano, Brazil equalized with a header from Casemiro in the 56th minute. Gabriel Martinelli, who came off the bench, netted the match-winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time, marking one of the latest knockout-stage goals recorded. This victory advances Brazil's quest for a sixth World Cup title.
- •Brazil wins 2-1 against Japan in World Cup knockout stage
- •Kaishu Sano scores first for Japan before halftime
- •Casemiro equalizes for Brazil with a header
- •Gabriel Martinelli scores the winner in stoppage time
- •Match took place in Houston on June 29, 2026
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"Brazil's journey to a hopeful sixth World Cup title continues after a last-gasp 2-1 win against growing footballing power Japan, in Houston. Seleção were shocked before the break thanks to a cool fi...
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