Substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored deep in injury time as Brazil fought back from a goal down to defeat Japan 2-1 in a thrilling round-of-32 tie on Monday and continue their quest for a sixth World Cup title.

Amid delirium, Carlo Ancelotti was the embodiment of poise when Brazil scored a last-minute winner against Japan. Underneath his stoic facade was relief. His changes had worked, as it always does.

Gabriel Martinelli scores a dramatic 95th-minute winner with Brazil coming from behind to beat Japan, set up a World Cup last-16 tie against Norway or Ivory Coast.

Gabriel Martinelli 95th-minute winner vs Japan set a new FIFA World Cup knockout record, sending Brazil into the Round of 16.

Brazil beat Japan 2-1 in a dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout match as Gabriel Martinelli scored a 96th-minute winner. Carlo Ancelotti’s tactical changes, including key substitutions and midfield adjustments,

Gabriel Martinelli squeezed in a shot at the far ⁠post in the fifth minute of added time as Brazil survived a scare to defeat Japan 2-1 in their World Cup last-32 clash in Houston on Monday.