Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said he knew his "suffering" side would eventually score and praised their patience in reaching the World Cup last 16 with a last-gasp 2-1 win over Japan on Monday.

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Brazil booked its spot in the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after a dramatic fight against Japan, with a last-minute goal of Gabriel Martinelli...

Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal late injury time to give five-time champion Brazil a 2-1 win over Japan in the round of 32 at the World Cup

BRAZIL 2-1 JAPAN: Gabriel Martinelli scored in the fifth minute of added time to cap a comeback for Carlo Ancelotti's side after Japan threatened an almighty World Cup shock

"I can’t explain how I feel," said Gabriel Martinelli after scoring the 95th-minute winner.

Japan took the lead in the first half but Casemiro equalised with a header and Gabriel Martinelli scored in stoppage time as Brazil won 2-1

Gabriel Martinelli's dramatic 95th-minute strike secured Brazil a thrilling 2-1 victory over Japan, propelling them into the World Cup last 16. After falling behind to Kaishu…

Substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic 95th-minute winner as Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil fought back from a goal down to defeat dark horses Japan 2-1 in Houston.

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Brazil advances to the World Cup round of 16 with Martinelli's late goal, stunning Japan 2-1 in a thrilling match.

Brasil le ganó a Japón 2 a 1 con un gol de Gabriel Martinelli a los 95 minutos.El equipo de Ancelotti había empezado perdiendo con gol de Sano.

Gabriel Martinelli, who had come on as a second-half substitute, scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time as the match appeared to be headed to extra time.

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Martinelli's stoppage-time goal in Houston takes the five-time champions to the Round of 16, breaking Japanese hearts.

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Carlo Ancelotti's side leave it late before sealing last-16 spot despite falling behind in Houston

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Brazil secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Japan, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring a late winner to send them into the World Cup last 16.

Gabriel Martinelli scored a stoppage-time winner as Brazil beat Japan 2-1 and book their place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA 2026 World Cup