Brazil Win Thrilling 2-1 Match to Enter World Cup Last 16 on Martinelli's Late Strike

Brazil edged past Japan 2-1 in the World Cup round of 32, thanks to Gabriel Martinelli's late injury-time winner. The five-time champions advanced to the last 16 after a closely contested match in Houston. Brazil had taken the lead through Richly Siarris before Ritsu Doan equalized for Japan, but Martinelli scored the decisive goal in the 95th minute.