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Cunha aims savage five-word taunt at Japan star after Brazil win

Matheus Cunha hit back at Japan forward Kento Shiogai after Brazil's dramatic World Cup round of 32 victory. Shiogai had questioned Brazil's status among football's elite before kick-off, but Cunha responded after the final whistle by reminding him of the Selecao's unmatched World Cup record.

Scotland v Brazil: Group C - FIFA World Cup 2026

Neymar mocks German economist after Brazil win

Neymar took aim at German economist Joachim Klement after Brazil beat Japan 2-1 to reach the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Klement's prediction model had tipped Japan to produce a shock victory, but the Brazil forward wasted little time reminding him of the outcome with a playful post on social media.

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Messi leads Mbappe & Co

The 2026 World Cup is underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long road ahead as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here are GOAL's predicted candidates for the prize as we keep track of the tournament's most prolific stars

Ancelotti explains Neymar snub in Brazil win

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed exactly why Neymar remained an unused substitute during the Selecao's dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against Japan. Despite the Santos superstar warming up in front of a captivated Houston crowd, he was sent back to the bench as the game reached its climax.

Brazil v Japan: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Martinelli lost for words after decisive Brazil goal

Gabriel Martinelli was left speechless after his dramatic stoppage-time strike completed a tense comeback for Brazil against Japan. The Arsenal forward kept his cool in the dying embers of the game to ensure the Selecao avoided a monumental World Cup upset in Texas.

Sano: Brazil loss proves Japan 'not good enough'

Japan midfielder Kaishu Sano has delivered a sobering assessment of the Samurai Blue's World Cup exit, insisting that performing well is no substitute for winning after a dramatic knockout defeat to Brazil. Despite a valiant effort that saw them push the South American giants to the limit, the 2026 World Cup journey ended in heartbreak for Hajime Moriyasu's side.