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Brazil snatches dramatic victory over Japan to reach knockout stage

Houston, June. 30 (SANA) Brazil booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan, thanks to a stoppage-time winner at NRG Stadium in Houston in the opening Round of 32 fixture. Japan took the lead in the 29th minute through Kaishu Sano before Brazil equalized []
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India TV News
· Jun 29, 2026
Gabriel Martinelli's late goal propels Brazil to FIFA World Cup 2026 RO16 after fiery clash with Japan
In one of the most thrilling clashes in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, Brazil knocked Japan out of the tournament. The sides took on Japan in the round of 32 stage of the competition at Houston Stadium, and throughout the game, the two sides looked equally matched.
brazilnews.net
· Jun 30, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: Casemiro second-oldest Brazilian to strike, Guimaraes inching towards Pele
Houston [US], June 30 (ANI): Brazil's sensational win over Japan in their round of 32 match marked the first time since the 1978 FIFA World Cup that the five-time champions secured a win in a knockout match despite trailing at half-time. Kaishu Sano had put Japan in the front in the 29th minute, before goals from Casemiro (56th minute) and Gabriel Martinelli (90+6th minute) helped Brazil make a comeback.
OneFootball
· Jun 29, 2026
Late comeback: Brazil scrape past and knock out Japan 🥳🇧🇷
A champion’s victory? Brazil beat Japan 2-1 in comeback fashion, with the winning goal coming at 50 MINUTES OF THE SECOND HALF.With that, Brazil sent the Japanese team home and secured a place in th...
SkySports
SHOCK on the cards! Japan lead Brazil LIVE!
SHOCK on the cards! Japan lead Brazil LIVE!
NBC News
· Jun 30, 2026
From The Sports Desk: Japan, Germany and Netherlands eliminated in roller-coaster day
Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 with a winner in the sixth minute of injury time while two European powerhouses crashed out in penalty shootouts in a roller-coaster day of elimination action.
Euronews
· Jun 26, 2026
Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash
Japan reach World Cup last 32 after 1-1 draw with Sweden on 26 June, prompting celebrations across Tokyo. , sparking huge celebrations in Tokyo’s Shibuya. They now face Brazil in the knockout stage.
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