Brazil vs. Japan score: Dramatic late goal from Gabriel Martinelli sends Selecao into last 16

Substitute Gabriel Martinelli struck at the death to earn Brazil a hard-fought passage to the World Cup round of 16 as Japan fell at the first knockout round in dramatic fashion once more. Samurai Blue,

How Martinelli scored dramatic late winner as Brazil beat Japan to reach World Cup last 16

Brazil take on dark horses Japan in the World Cup round of 32 at NRG Stadium in Houston today. Brazil topped their group to reach the knockout stage, while Japan finished as runners-up in Group F. The winners of today’s game will face either Ivory Coast or Norway in New York for a place in the quarter-finals.

Lucas Paqueta in danger of missing rest of Brazil's World Cup campaign as cruel injury diagnosis confirmed

Brazil have been rocked by the news that Lucas Paqueta could miss the remainder of their 2026 World Cup campaign after an injury diagnosis was confirmed following the victory over Japan. The Flamengo midfielder,

Paraguay upsets Germany on penalties, Morocco also knocks out the Netherlands on penalties, and Brazil beats Japan

Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup as three knockout matches are set for today, starting with Brazil vs. Japan.

Brazil break Japan hearts with a last-gasp winner. How did Carlo Ancelotti turn it around?

The five-time World Cup winners were in danger of slumping to a historic low in the tournament they have dominated more than any other nation after going behind to Japan in Houston. Carlo Ancelotti’s side were insipid in the first half but an inspired comeback — capped by goals from Casemiro and a last-gasp winner from Gabriel Martinelli — sealed a dramatic 2-1 victory and a place in the last 16,

‘He’s nearly killed him’ – Fans in shock as Bruno Guimaraes pelts ball in Brazil team-mate’s FACE from point-blank range

BRAZIL were hit with an early case of friendly fire in their game against Japan after Bruno Guimaraes pelted a ball in Lucas Paqueta’s face. The pair started in Carlo Ancelotti’s
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Brazilian football expert previews 2025 Copa America

To get the lowdown on the 2025 CONMEBAL Copa America, we caught up with Brazilian football journalist and presenter Cintia Barlem ahead of the tournament. Her nation face Chile, Colombia and Paraguay in the group stage where they will vie for a place in ...

The 'father of Brazilian football' had Scottish roots

Charles Miller, the son of a Scottish railway engineer, founded Brazil's first football clubs — but not everyone agrees he was the country's true football pioneer.
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Tactical analysis: How Brazil finally broke Japan's disciplined defensive block

Brazil's 2–1 comeback victory over Japan in the World Cup Round of 32 was a study in tactical adaptation. Hajime Moriyasu's side arrived with a plan to frustrate through structure, converting their 3-4-2-1 into a compact 5-4-1 block whenever Brazil held the ball.