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Gabriel Martinelli scores late in injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1 at World Cup
By Kristie Rieken, Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 29, 2026
· 4 min read
With Brazil trailing for much of the game and with extra time looming, Gabriel Martinelli came through in a big, big way at the World Cup.Martinelli entered the game as a second-half substitute and put an end to Japan’s near-upset on Monday, scoring the winning goal late in injury time to give fi...
Key takeaway ”Brazil will next face either the Ivory Coast or Norway on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in the round of 16.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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