World Cup

Key Facts

—Brazil. Beat Japan 2-1 with a 1.72–0.23 expected-goals edge from 19 shots, but needed Martinelli’s 96th-minute winner (Opta).

—Mexico. Won 2-0 over Ecuador on a slim 1.02–0.73 expected-goals margin, both goals inside 31 minutes, while holding just 43% of the ball.

—Paraguay. Drew 1-1 with Germany and won on penalties after facing 21 shots; they carried the tournament’s second-lowest group expected goals, near 0.37 a game.