Brazil defeats Japan with a last-minute goal and advances to the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup.

Brazil, a five-time world champion, turned the tables on Japan 2-1 in the dying moments on Monday in Houston, and made its way, albeit with difficulty, to the Round of 16 in the 2026 North American World Cup.

Despite trailing by a goal from Kaishu Sano (29), the team coached by veteran Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti came back with goals from Casemiro (56) and substitute Gabriel Martinelli (90+5).

Brazil will face the winner of the match between Norway and Ivory Coast scheduled for Tuesday in Dallas.