Martinelli scores late as Brazil beat Japan 2-1, enter World Cup last 16
Brazil secures a spot in the World Cup round of 16 after a dramatic late victory over Japan.
📍 How it ended
Gabriel Martinelli scored a late goal in injury time to give Brazil a 2-1 victory over Japan. Brazil reached the World Cup round of 16, while Japan was eliminated in the round of 32.
Epilogue added 49d ago, after coverage quieted.
The story so far
Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 to advance to the World Cup last 16. The deciding goal was scored by Martinelli late in injury time.
Coverage from Al Jazeera, ESPN, The Seattle Times, and The New York Times emphasizes that the late win allowed Brazil to avoid a potential World Cup shock. The New York Times specifically highlighted the role of Carlo Ancelotti in turning the team around.
Brazil now enters the round of 16 following the result.
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Coverage (13)
- Japan Player Takes Swipe at Neymar Before Brazil Clash Yahoo Sports · 51d ago
- FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Martinelli's record 95, Brazil's all-time 210, Germany's first ESPN · 51d ago
- Gabriel Martinelli scores late in injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1 at World Cup ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 51d ago
- Japan coach on World Cup exit, loss to Brazil: Gap is closing ESPN · 51d ago
- Brazilian Fans Celebrate Team's Win Over Japan Yahoo · 51d ago
- Japan faces heartbreak again as Brazil scores late to end another World Cup run in the round of 32 10TV · 51d ago
- 45 minutes from Brazil humiliation BBC · 52d ago
- Agony of defeat as World Cup Round of 32 ends for these teams USA Today · 52d ago
- ‘The right path’: Carlo Ancelotti keeps cool after Brazil survive Japan scare in last 32 The Guardian · 52d ago
- Brazil break Japan hearts with a last-gasp winner. How did Carlo Ancelotti turn it around? The New York Times · 52d ago
- Brazil gets past Japan with goal late in injury time The Seattle Times · 52d ago
- Brazil avoid World Cup shock with late win vs. Japan to reach round of 16 ESPN · 52d ago
- Martinelli scores late as Brazil beat Japan 2-1, enter World Cup last 16 Al Jazeera · 52d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
What was the final score of the match?
Brazil beat Japan 2-1.
Who scored the winning goal?
Martinelli scored the late winner.
Which stage of the tournament has Brazil reached?
Brazil has entered the World Cup last 16.
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