Brazil reaches World Cup 2026 quarter‑finals after 2‑1 win over Japan

Brazil defeated Japan 2‑1 in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, securing a place in the quarter‑finals. Japan took an early lead in the 29th minute through Kaishu Sano. Brazil equalised in the 56th minute when Casemiro headed in from a Gabriel Magalhães cross, and Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal in the 90+5 minute after a pass from Bruno Guimarães. The victory means Brazil will face the winner of the Norway‑Ivory Coast match.

Separately, Brazilian forward Raphinha became a viral talking point after unverified reports claimed he requested the Minimum Vital Income (IMV) benefit. No official confirmation has been provided, and the claim remains a social‑media rumor.