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Brazil Advances Despite Struggles in World Cup Win Over Japan
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 29, 2026
What happened
Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 in the World Cup to advance but showed creative struggles and reliance on physicality. Martinelli scored the winner after Ancelotti’s key substitution. Brazil now faces Norway or Ivory Coast in the round of 16.
- 01Brazil beat Japan 2-1 to advance to the World Cup knockout stage.
- 02Japan took an early lead with a counterattack goal by Sano.
- 03Brazil struggled creatively, relying on physicality and possession.
- 04Casemiro equalized with a header; Martinelli scored the winning goal.
- 05Coach Carlo Ancelotti’s tactical changes proved crucial to the win.
- 06Brazil faces Norway or Ivory Coast next, needing more creativity to succeed.
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YnetCenter · HebrewJun 29, 2026
Brazil Clinches Dramatic 2-1 Win Over Japan to Reach World Cup Round of 16
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 29, 2026
Brazil Overcomes Japan to Reach World Cup Round of 16, Eyes Historic Win at MetLife Stadium
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 29, 2026
Brazil Advances to World Cup Round of 16 with Last-Minute Win Over Japan
N12Center · HebrewJun 29, 2026
Brazil Advances to World Cup Round of 16 with Last-Minute Win Over Japan
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 29, 2026
Japan's World Cup Heartbreak Continues with Last-Minute Loss to Brazil
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