On June 30th, according to Japanese media "SOCCER DIGEST Web" report, after miraculously defeating Japan in the first round of the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, Brazilian fans were ecstatic, and social media was filled with celebratory messages.

On June 29th, local time, in the first round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage (Round of 32), the Japanese team led by Hajime Moriyasu faced Brazil at NRG Stadium in Houston, USA.

At the beginning of the match, Japan was once controlled by Brazil, but in the 29th minute, Japan seized an opportunity to break the deadlock first. Kaishu Sano stole a pass near midfield, dribbled the ball all the way to the edge of the penalty area, then fired a low shot with his right foot, and the ball went straight into the lower left corner of the goal, giving Japan a 1-0 lead.

After entering the second half with a one-goal advantage, Japan conceded a header to Brazilian midfielder Casemiro in the 56th minute, and the score was rewritten to 1-1. In the 90+5th minute of stoppage time, Martinelli scored the winning goal, and Brazil ultimately completed a 2-1 comeback, eliminating Japan and advancing to the Round of 16.

After the match, Brazilian fans, who won this hard-fought battle, were overjoyed, and social media was abuzz with celebratory comments, some of which are as follows:

"We taught them a lesson!"

"Japan underestimated us before."

"Our opponents completely underestimated our strength before the match, but fortunately we finally completed the comeback!"

"It was amazing, I cried at the end!"

"We have regained our former strength!"

"They (the Brazilian team) did it, no one can underestimate our Brazilian team in the FIFA World Cup!"

"This is the soul of the Samba Army, this is the five-time champion team!"

"I used to criticize Casemiro, now I take back all my criticism."

According to the schedule, Brazil will face the winner between Côte d'Ivoire and Norway in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match on July 5th, competing for a quarter-final spot.

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