Brazil edged out Japan 2-1 in a thrilling Round of 32 encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Richarlison's expertly timed header in the 25th minute broke the deadlock, before Kaoru Mitoma equalized from 12 yards just before halftime. Neymar sealed the win with a stunning long-range strike six minutes from full-time, sending Brazil into the knockout stages for the eighth consecutive World Cup.