Brazil vs. Japan live score, FIFA World Cup 2026
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Brazil's World Cup schedule: The next match for Vinicius Junior and Neymar as they attempt to progress in the knockout stages.
Brazil stunned Japan with a stoppage-time goal for a 2-1 lead in the 2026 World Cup round of 32. Follow for live updates.
Brazil barely escaped Japan in the Round of 32, and they'll have to overcome key injuries against Norway in the Round of 16.
All of that said, this game is also proof that Ancelotti is not just a pure vibesman, a coach whose abilities are limited to taming egos and soothing people’s stress with his cool-uncle energy, the coaching equivalent of a yukka plant and a playlist of falling rain, all accompanied by an arched eyebrow.
Japan took a lead near the half-hour mark through Kaishu Sano as Casemiro and Gabriel Magalhaes switched off in their own half.
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World Cup blow for Brazil as injured Lucas Paqueta faces 3-week out
Brazil's Lucas Paqueta is likely to miss three weeks of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after sustaining a hamstring injury during their Round of 32 victory over Japan. The CBF confirmed the injury, ruling him out of the Round of 16 against Norway.
Brazil is a five-time World Cup champion powerhouse, but Japan is catching up thanks in part to Brazil's soccer influence.
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti revealed what he told the players at halftime, down 1-0 to Japan, before a comeback win.
U.S. tariff pressure is pushing Europe and Brazil closer—opening new global doors for everything from aircraft parts to Brazil's cachaça, the base of the caipirinha.
Lucas Paquetá will undergo intensive treatment on a hamstring injury in the hope of playing for Brazil at the World Cup again.
