Japan eliminated from World Cup after late loss to Brazil
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Brazil advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals by defeating Japan 2-1 in a tightly contested Round of 16 match in Houston. After falling behind to Japan's first-half goal, Brazil equalized and then scored the decisive goal through substitute Gabriel Martinelli in stoppage time. The victory came against Japan's organized and disciplined defensive approach.
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Japan’s impressive World Cup run came to an end after conceding a late winner in a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Brazil in the round of 32.
Led by head coach Hajime Moriyasu, Japan fell to the “Samba Kings” at Houston Stadium in Texas in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Japan took the lead in the 29th minute when midfielder Kaishu Sano intercepted a pass from Brazil defender Danilo before firing a powerful right-footed long-range strike into the net.
The early goal gave Japan confide ...