📹 Matheus Cunha explains dig at Japanese player after Brazil go through | OneFootball

Brazil beat Japan 2-1 this Monday (29) and secured a spot in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

After the referee’s final whistle, following an unbelievable 11 minutes of stoppage time, euphoria took over the Brazilians.

And one moment was captured by the TV cameras: Matheus Cunha pointing to the CBF crest and showing an open hand.

It was a response to Japanese player Kento Shiogai, who had said that “Brazil was no longer a football powerhouse.”

In the stadium’s mixed zone, Matheus Cunha gave his explanation for the taunt aimed at his opponent.

"With all due respect, a Japanese player saying that about such a victorious Brazilian national team. Man, if it’s a Brazilian talking about Brazilians, we might even accept it, but coming from outsiders, I think we stand together against anyone. So it’s more about what this shirt represents, who has worn this shirt, and everything we went through to be wearing it."

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