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·29 June 2026

Brazil vs Japan LIVE: Gabriel Martinelli deals underdogs World Cup heartbreak with last-gasp winner

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Brazil completed a remarkable World Cup comeback after Gabriel Martinelli's stoppage-time strike buried Japan in their gripping last-32 clash.

After a thrilling start from the Samurai Blue, which saw Kaishu Sano break the deadlock and stun the Selecao, Carlo Ancelotti's team changed the game.

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Vinicius Jr turned it on and Casemiro headed the five-time champions level.

But as Brazil bombarded the Japanese box with crosses, a delightful pass from Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes found Arsenal's Martinelli, whose neat finish found its way just inside the far right post with five minutes of six added on expired.

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