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Brazil grit their teeth to edge Japan, progress to round of 16 | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Brazil recovered from a goal down to outsmart a spirited Japan 2-1 during the round of 32 at the on-going 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Houston stadium.
Japan took a first half lead through Kaishu Sano in the 29th minute.
The midfielder who features for Bundesliga club Mainz 05 shot from 30 yards past the diving goalkeeper Alisson Becker for the opener well celebrated.
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See how it worksBrazil equalized through Carlos Henrique Casemiro’s header in the 55th minute, off Bruno Guimaraes’s inviting delivery.
