Nigeria, June 30 -- Brazil came from behind to defeat Japan 2-1 on Monday to secure a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

A dramatic stoppage-time winner by Gabriel Martinelli sealed victory for the Samba Boys.

The victory at Houston Stadium marked Brazil's first comeback win in a FIFA World Cup knockout match since their victory over England in the 2002 tournament.

Japan took the lead in the 29th minute through Kaishu Sano, who capitalised on a loose ball in midfield before driving a low shot beyond Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker.

The goal stunned the five-time world champions, who struggled to respond before halftime. Brazil had not won any of their previous five World Cup matches after conceding the opening goa...