Substitute Gabriel Martinelli struck at the death to earn Brazil a hard-fought passage to the World Cup round of 16 as Japan fell at the first knockout round in dramatic fashion once more. Samurai Blue,

Follow Brazil vs. Japan live at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Real-time score updates, key plays, and match analysis as it happens.

In the last minute of the Round of 32 match on June 29, Brazil completed a comeback win over Japan after going 1-0 down at halftime. Brazil wins the match 2-1 before extra time, and the two goals from Brazil in the second half send them into the Round of 16,

The Brazil and Japan national soccer teams battle in the 2026 World Cup round of 32, both hoping for a deep knockout run. Follow for live updates.

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

Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup as three knockout matches are set for today, starting with Brazil vs. Japan.

In perhaps the biggest match of the weekend, two World Cup contenders kick off Group C action on Saturday. Brazil, on a quest for a record sixth World Cup, will face African heavyweights Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Read the analysis and prediction from OneFootball's experts for Brazil vs. Japan this 29/06 and get all the match details.

Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil fought hard for a dramatic, stoppage-time victory against a defiant Japanese side. Here are four takeaways from the match.