World Cup: Brazil stage comeback to beat Japan 2-1

Brazil booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after scoring a dramatic stoppage-time winner to defeat Japan 2-1 in a thrilling Round of 32 encounter at Houston Stadium on Monday.

The five-time world champions were pushed to the brink by a disciplined Japanese side that took a first-half lead through Kota Sano in the 29th minute. Japan frustrated Brazil for much of the…