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Brazil’s 90‑minute knockout victory over Japan was sealed by Gabriel Martinelli’s late strike, a pass from Bruno Guimarães that underscored the midfielder’s growing influence and the attention it is drawing from top European clubs.
A last‑minute goal by Gabriel Martinelli, set up by Bruno Guimaraes, gave Brazil a 1‑0 victory over Japan, keeping their World Cup hopes alive and igniting transfer speculation.
Brazil edged Japan 1-0 thanks to Gabriel Martinelli's 90th‑minute goal, sparked by Bruno Guimaraes' decisive pass. The midfielder's four tournament assists and coach Carlo Ancelotti's praise have attracted interest from Europe's elite.
Day 19 of the 2026 World Cup marks the second day of the round of 32, featuring Brazil versus Japan, Germany against Paraguay, and the Netherlands up against Morocco. Key attackers and defensive leaders are poised to shape the outcomes, while the Dutch aim for their first championship after three prior final defeats.
The South American side will field the same eleven that crushed Scotland 3‑0, while the Asian side introduces a defensive overhaul and several injury concerns.
Brazil's head coach Carlo Ancelotti has named an unchanged starting eleven for the round‑of‑32 encounter with Japan, signalling his confidence in the side that topped Group G. The only forced change sees forward Rayan stepping in for the injured Raphinha, who has been ruled out with a muscle injury. Neymar, still nursing a calf strain, will again start on the bench, leaving the attacking responsibilities to Vinicius Jr. and Matheus Cunha. Japan's coach Hajime Moriyasu has made four alterations to his lineup after a 1‑1 draw with Sweden that secured second place in Group F, and the team will line up with a five‑man defensive scheme. The new backline, featuring Shogo Taniguchi, Ko Itakura and Takehiro Tomiyasu, aims to add stability after a period of defensive inconsistency. Midfielder Takefusa Kubo, a creative spark for Japan, will be unavailable for selection due to an ankle injury, further testing the squad's depth. With both sides eager to advance, the match promises a tactical battle, as Brazil looks to extend its tournament run while Japan hopes its revised formation can unlock a pathway to the next round.
Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti has named an unchanged XI for the round‑of‑32 match against Japan, while the Asian side prepares a reshuffled defense. The encounter promises a tactical battle and a historic chance for Japan to topple the five‑time champions.
Brazil will take on Japan at Houston Stadium on Monday night in the World Cup last‑16 clash, a match that could see the Seleção advance to a potential showdown with the Netherlands or Morocco. With Neymar fully fit and a host of key players sidelined, the Brazilian side must adapt its attack without its primary creative threat.
From Dallas to Seattle, every match at the 2026 World Cup will feature timed hydration pauses, a measure that could alter the rhythm of football while offering broadcasters new commercial slots.
During a World Cup match in Miami, Bronny James praised Neymar as his greatest soccer player, while the Brazilian forward returned from injury to help Brazil defeat Scotland 3‑0 and secure a knockout‑stage spot.
The Athletic’s daily preview mixes professional insight with unexpected contributors, recapping recent results and projecting the next wave of knockout‑stage battles.
Yesterday’s action saw Portugal crush Uzbekistan, England hold Ghana, while Croatia and Colombia secured narrow victories; today’s schedule pits Switzerland against Canada and Scotland against Brazil, all tracked on The Athletic’s interactive Pick’Em platform.
The battle for knockout‑stage spots is intensifying, with teams leaning on set‑piece strength, towering line‑ups and moments of weather‑induced chaos.
The Athletic’s daily World Cup predictions blend expert insight with a playful competition, recapping Matchday 9’s key results and previewing the decisive fixtures of Matchday 10.
Brazil secured a 3-0 victory over Haiti, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice and Vinicius Junior adding a goal. The win propels Brazil to four points in Group C while Haiti's World Cup dream ends.
Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in a World Cup group match, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice and Vinicius Junior adding a goal. The victory was praised by manager Carlo Ancelotti and left Haiti out of contention, while Raphinha departed with a leg injury.
Brazil and Haiti meet in a must‑win Group C encounter after both sides failed to claim victory in their opening fixtures. Brazil’s lineup will be reshaped without the injured Neymar, while a fortified defence aims to stifle Haiti’s resurgence.
A 1-1 stalemate saw Morocco's Ismael Saibari open the scoring before Vinícius Júnior equalised, as both sides displayed contrasting strengths ahead of their upcoming fixtures.
Brazil laboured against Morocco in their opening World Cup match, with Vinicius Junior rescuing the team and Carlo Ancelotti making halftime changes that sparked a modest recovery. Persistent questions remain over the midfield and defensive setup.
Brazil and Morocco settled for a 1‑1 draw in their opening World Cup match, a result that left Group C finely balanced and highlighted both teams' strengths and vulnerabilities.
Morocco opened scoring through Ismael Saibari, only to see Vinicius Jr restore parity for Brazil. Both sides showed moments of brilliance, with Brazil's second‑half surge and Morocco's coach aiming beyond the semi‑finals adding intrigue.
Brazil struggled early against Morocco, relied on Vinicius Junior's strike, and saw manager Carlo Ancelotti reshuffle his side after the break.
A tactical battle unfolded in the group stage as Morocco took an early lead through Ismael Saibari before Vinicius Jr restored parity for Brazil, exposing both teams’ strengths and vulnerabilities.
A 1‑1 stalemate saw Morocco take the lead through Ismael Saibari before Vinícius Júnior equalised, with Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti noting the team's nervous start and improved second‑half display.