Zion Suzuki shines but Japan falls to Brazil in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 8:18 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
In a Round of 32 match on June 29, Japan's World Cup run ended with a 2-1 loss to Brazil. Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki made a remarkable fingertip save against Vinícius Júnior in the second half, keeping Japan's hopes alive momentarily. However, Brazil equalized soon after and scored the decisive goal in stoppage time, sealing Japan's exit from the tournament. This defeat continues Japan's struggle to advance past the Round of 16 in World Cup history.
- •Japan lost to Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup Round of 32.
- •Zion Suzuki made a crucial save against Vinícius Júnior.
- •Brazil equalized early in the second half through Casemiro.
- •Gabriel Martinelli scored the late winner in the 95th minute.
- •Japan finished with one win and two draws in Group F.
- 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Japan's World Cup ends, but Zion Suzuki's fingertip save on Vinícius Júnior lives on
"Even in a losing effort, the save Japan's Zion Suzuki made Tuesday against Brazil's Vinícius Júnior deserves to live on in World Cup history.
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