Ancelotti keeps cool as Brazil snatch late win over Japan
Carlo Ancelotti displayed his trademark composure as Brazil scored a 95th-minute winner to beat Japan 2-1 and secure a place in the World Cup last 16.
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Brazil 2-1 Japan: Martinelli’s late strike seals last-16 spot
Gabriel Martinelli scored in stoppage time to complete Brazil’s comeback against Japan in the World Cup 2026 last 32, sending the five-time champions through to face either Côte d’Ivoire or Norway.
Rodrygo hails Ancelotti as father figure ahead of Brazil-Japan clash
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has described Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti as a key mentor ahead of Monday’s match with Japan, recalling how the Italian inspired his decisive performance in the 2022 Champions League semi-finals.
Japan and Morocco Face World Cup Giants in Last 32
The Samurai Blue meet Brazil while the Atlas Lions challenge the Netherlands in fixtures that test whether nations outside Europe and South America can claim football’s biggest prize.
Davide Ancelotti’s reaction to Neymar substitution splits opinion after Brazil win
Davide Ancelotti has sparked debate after footage showed his reaction to Neymar’s introduction during Brazil’s 3-0 World Cup victory over Scotland.
2026 World Cup: Predicted Lineups Revealed for the Round of 32
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup heads into the Round of 32, we look at the predicted lineups for key contenders, including African giants and global superstars.
Ancelotti Targets Historic World Cup Record with Brazil
Carlo Ancelotti aims to become the first Italian coach to win the World Cup with a foreign nation after Brazil topped Group C. The 67-year-old praised his team’s growing solidity ahead of the knockout phase.
Netherlands Draw Morocco as World Cup Round of 32 Fixtures Confirmed
The 2026 World Cup knockout phase is taking shape with five Round of 32 fixtures confirmed, including a heavyweight meeting between the Netherlands and Morocco at Estadio Monterrey.
Ancelotti Remains Italy’s Sole World Cup Hope as Countrymen Face Exit
Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil stand as Italy’s only remaining representation at the 2026 World Cup, with Vincenzo Montella’s Turkiye eliminated and Fabio Cannavaro’s Uzbekistan on the brink.
Japan and Sweden seal last-32 spots after Dallas draw
Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga traded goals as Japan and Sweden played out a 1-1 draw in Dallas to secure their places in the World Cup Round of 32.