Brazil Stuns Japan in Stoppage-Time Thriller | MLS News

Brazil clawed back from a first-half deficit to stun Japan in a nail-biting stoppage-time thriller, with Gabriel Martinelli’s dramatic winner sealing their Round of 16 spot. Japan stunned early with Kaishū Sano’s long-range strike, but Brazil’s second-half surge—led by Casemiro’s crucial equalizer and Vinicius Junior’s near-post heroics—proved decisive. Despite early defensive lapses and midfield questions, Brazil’s resilience and tactical adjustments under Ancelotti delivered a gritty victory, sending them to face Norway or Côte d’Ivoire while Japan’s hopes fade. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3bdb87fcb0e76110