Martinelli scores late as Brazil beat Japan 2-1, enter World Cup last 16 - Al Jazeera
Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 in the World Cup round of 32 after Gabriel Martinelli scored a decisive goal in the final minutes of stoppage time. Brazil will now advance to the round of 16 to face either the Ivory Coast or Norway.
Why it matters
The match marks a significant progression in the World Cup tournament, highlighting Brazil's continued dominance in international football.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Brazil's Matheus Cunha consoles Japan's Ao Tanaka at the end of their World Cup Round of 32 match in Houston [David J Phillip/AP] By The Associated Press Published On 29 Jun 2026 29 Jun 2026 Gabriel Martinelli scored the winner late in injury time to give five-time champions Brazil a 2-1 win over Japan in the World Cup round of 32 in Houston.
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