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Brazil breaks Japan’s hearts with a last-minute winner to seal berth in the Round of 16
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· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Brazil's win comes as the team continues their pursuit of another World Cup title, having already won the championship five times.
Brazil has advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team secured their spot with a late goal in a match against Japan. This decisive goal was scored in the final minutes of the game.
The match was played in Houston, where Brazil ultimately pulled ahead of their opponents. Further details about the game are available from the source. Brazil's win comes as the team continues their pursuit of another World Cup title, having already won the championship five times.
For more information about the match and Brazil's path forward, readers can refer to the original report.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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