Yahoo Sports reports: Brazil substitute Gabriel Martinelli struck in stoppage time to complete a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Japan in the World Cup last 32 on Monday. Record five-times winners Brazil, whose World Cup title drought stands at 24 years, had gone behind to Mainz midfielder Kaishū Sano's first international goal just before the half-hour mark.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 29, 2026 8:28 PM
Martinelli the late hero as Brazil fight back to down Japan
Brazil substitute Gabriel Martinelli struck in stoppage time to complete a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Japan in the World Cup last 32 on Monday. Record five-times winners Brazil, whose World Cup title drought stands at 24 years, had gone behind to Mainz midfielder Kaishū Sano's first international goal just before the half-hour mark.
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