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Neymar Warms Up But Remains on Bench as Brazil Beats Japan in World Cup
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First reported by Mako · Jun 30, 2026
What happened
Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 in a World Cup match with a late goal by Gabriel Martinelli. Neymar, who showed promise against Scotland, warmed up but remained on the bench as coach Carlo Ancelotti saved him for extra time.
- 01Brazil won 2-1 against Japan with a stoppage-time goal by Gabriel Martinelli.
- 02Neymar warmed up but did not play, staying on the bench throughout the match.
- 03Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar was reserved for potential extra time.
- 04Neymar had impressed off the bench in Brazil's previous game versus Scotland.
- 05Ancelotti made a halftime substitution, bringing on Endrick for Lucas Paquetá.
- 06Martinelli played as a forward replacing Cunha and can also play on the wing.
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