Live: Martinelli to the rescue as Brazil down Japan in World Cup thriller

30 Jun 2026 • 3:12 AM MYT

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Brazil eased through the group stage in first place above Morocco, with Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior scoring four goals. Japan finished second in their group behind the Netherlands, with one win and two draws.

The winners will advance to a last-16 tie on Sunday against Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey.

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Live: Martinelli to the rescue as Brazil down Japan in World Cup thriller

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