WASHINGTON, June 29. /TASS/. Brazil defeated Japan 2:1 in the Round of 32 stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston, Texas, advancing to the next stage of the competition.

The goals were scored by Casemiro (56’) and Gabriel Martinelli (90+6). Kaishu Sano netted the ball for Japan on the 20th minute.

In the Round of 16, Brazil will take on either Norway, or Cote-d’Ivoire, who will face each other on June 30.