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Japan's World Cup Heartbreak Continues with Last-Minute Loss to Brazil
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First reported by N12 · Jun 28, 2026
What happened
Japan lost 2-1 to Brazil on June 29, 2026, missing their first-ever chance to reach the World Cup knockout stage, continuing a history of narrow eliminations.
- 01Japan lost 2-1 to Brazil with a last-minute goal on June 29, 2026.
- 02This defeat prevented Japan from reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time.
- 03Japan has a history of close eliminations in recent World Cups, including penalty losses in 2010 and 2022.
- 04In 2018, Japan was eliminated by Belgium with a late goal.
- 05Japan did not advance past the group stage in 2014.
- 06The team is admired for skill and sportsmanship despite repeated heartbreaks.
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