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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,
Japan was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup by five-time champions Brazil Monday afternoon at Houston Stadium. Japan scored first, but Brazil was able to level it in the second half and got the winner in the fifth minute of six added stoppage-time minutes.
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Gabriel Martinelli was Brazil's hero with his 95th minute winner against Japan.
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Coach says Japan getting closer to World Cup glory despite defeat
Coach Hajime Moriyasu said Japan have proved they have what it takes to one day win the World Cup following a last-gasp 2-1 defeat to Brazil on Monday. "The strength of the national team has definitely risen,
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