In a thrilling World Cup round of 16 match on June 29, 2026, Brazil faced Japan at a sold-out stadium. The match, which kicked off at 17:02 local time, saw Brazil take a 1-0 lead into halftime, with the goal scored by a Brazilian forward in the 35th minute.
At the start of the second half, Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti made a bold substitution, bringing on 19-year-old striker Endrick for the second half. Endrick, who recently transferred from Palmeiras to Real Madrid, immediately made an impact, creating chances with his pace and dribbling from the right wing.
As of the 46th minute, the score remained 1-0 in favor of Brazil, with Japan struggling to contain the Seleção's attacking pressure. The match is being broadcast live on TF1 in France and other networks worldwide.
