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    Brazil edge Japan 2-1 to reach World Cup last 16

    A Martinelli winner in stoppage time completed a comeback at Houston after Japan led for most of the match.

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    Brazil came from a goal down to defeat Japan 2-1 in Houston, securing their place in the 2026 World Cup round of 16. Casemiro equalised before Gabriel Martinelli's stoppage-time winner completed the turnaround.

    Key points

    • Brazil beat Japan 2-1 in the World Cup round of 32
    • Martinelli scored the winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time
    • Brazil face Ivory Coast or Norway in the last 16

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    Brazil are through to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coming from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in Houston, in the round of 32.

    Japan took the lead through Kaisho Sano in the 29th minute and held it well into the second half. Casemiro pulled Brazil level in the 56th minute, before Gabriel Martinelli settled it in the fifth minute of stoppage time.

    Brazil will face the winner of the Ivory Coast versus Norway match in the last 16.

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