Brazil Edge Japan 2-1 with Stoppage-Time Winner to Advance to Round of 16

In a fiercely contested World Cup group stage match, Brazil secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over a resilient Japan side, thanks to a lethal strike from Gabriel Martinelli in stoppage time, earning a hard-fought ticket to the next round.

Japan struck first in the first half, with Kaishu Sano's goal bringing them close to a historic upset. However, Brazil did not panic, and Casemiro leveled the score with a powerful header in the 56th minute.

The climax of the match came in the 6th minute of stoppage time — Martinelli, after receiving a pass from a teammate, calmly slotted the ball into the net, completely crushing Japan's hopes of advancing and ensuring that the five-time world champion passed a stern test.

This match also created a record: it was the latest winning goal in regulation time scored by Brazil in a World Cup match.