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Japan the example to follow but this has been a dismal World Cup for Asia

Iran were treated badly while two countries were debutants, but Saudi Arabia and South Korea should have done better

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

Ivory Coast v Norway LIVE: Erling Haaland strikes late to score winner and set up last-16 clash with Brazil

Norway won their first ever knockout round tie with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Ivory Coast vs Norway prediction: Are Haaland and co. too strong for World Cup dark horses?

Will Ivory Coast or Norway set up a showdown with Brazil?

FourFourTwo · Jun 30

FIFA World Cup 2026: Martinelli's 96th-minute stunner rescues Brazil, shocks Japan in thriller

Gabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic 96th-minute winner as Brazil mounted a thrilling second-half comeback to defeat Japan 2-1, securing a hard-fought ticket to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 in front of a packed stadium on Monday (local time).

The Economic Times · Jun 30

FIFA World Cup 2026, Round of 32 results: Who won yesterday's matches? Canada, Brazil and Paraguay reach last 16; Germany crash out

The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage kicked off with Canada making history by securing their first-ever knockout win against South Africa. Brazil narrowly defeated Japan with a last-gasp goal, while Paraguay delivered a stunning upset, eliminating four-time champions Germany in a dramatic penalty shootout. These thrilling Round of 32…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Lebanon's Brazil fans celebrate a World Cup Round of 32 win, in photos

In the northern Lebanese town of Zgharta, Brazilian flags hung from balconies and stone alleyways as families prepared for Brazil’s Round of 32 FIFA World Cup match against Japan.

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Brazil Isn’t Living Up to the Standard That World Soccer Sets For It, But Who Cares?

Brazil came back to defeat Japan 2–1 and earn a place in the World Cup last 16.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 29

‘The right path’: Carlo Ancelotti keeps cool after Brazil survive Japan scare in last 32

Ancelotti said Brazil’s late win was their ‘most complete game’ of the World Cup, while Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu says his side ‘have to improve’ against top teams

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29

Patient Brazil never lost belief in comeback win over Japan

HOUSTON, June 29 (Reuters) - ⁠Patience and ⁠a change of strategy at ​halftime were the secrets to Brazil’s last-gasp 2-1 victory over Japan in Houston on ​Monday that sealed a place in ‌the last 16 of the World Cup, according to coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Bangkok Post · Jun 29

I just watched Brazil live in Houston – here's why they can win the World Cup

The Selecao proved why they are bona fide contenders to win their sixth World Cup with a late win vs plucky Japan.

FourFourTwo · Jun 29