Gabriel Martinelli’s late strike means Japan still haven’t progressed beyond the first knockout stage. Germany and Paraguay heading to penalties.

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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...

Brazil is through to the Round of 16 after a last-minute goal broke Japanese hearts in Houston.

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

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"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.

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

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.

Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage-time winner sent the five-time world champions into the last 16. The

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

The knock-out stages of the 2026 World Cup get into full swing with three round of 32 clashes including the Netherlands versus Morocco and Germany against Paraguay.

Five-time champions are pushed to the limit before a 96th-minute winner sends them through

Brazil and Japan meet for the seventh time, with the Seleção historically dominant, winning five of the previous six meetings. However, Japan’s 3-2 friendly win

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

LOS ANGELES: Brazil advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday with a thrilling last-gasp 2-1 victory over Japan as the tournament’s knockout rounds got into full swing.…

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.