Paraguay upsets Germany on penalties, Morocco also knocks out the Netherlands on penalties, and Brazil beats Japan

Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup as three knockout matches are set for today, starting with Brazil vs.

Brazil 2-1 Japan live updates: Guimaraes, Martinelli cue up stoppage-time winner

Japan took a lead near the half-hour mark through Kaishu Sano as Casemiro and Gabriel Magalhaes switched off in their own ...

Referee Raphael Claus, part of USMNT red card controversy, was investigated in Brazil

The U.S. men’s national team will be without star striker Folarin Balogun for the Round of 16 after he was shown a red card ...

Once source of soccer inspiration, Brazil stands in way of an ascendant Japan

Brazil is a five-time World Cup champion powerhouse, but Japan is catching up thanks in part to Brazil's soccer influence.

"It's the energy. Joy': Brazil's connection to music and dance persist as the Selecao chase World Cup glory

As Brazil march into the round of 16, the inseparable connection between the Selecao’s iconic style of play and the rhythm of ...
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Brazil vs. Japan odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks from proven soccer expert

Jon Eimer, who went 31-13 on Champions League picks this year, reveals his best bets for Japan vs. Brazil in the knockout ...

Brazil defeats Scotland to win Group C; Scots' World Cup is TBD

Brazil clinched first place in Group C at the 2026 World Cup with a 3-0 win over Scotland on Wednesday, June 24 at Hard Rock ...

Brazilian soccer fans at the World Cup heed warning not to dress Rocky statue in team gear

Brazilian fans who went the distance up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps to pose with the Rocky statue left the fictional fighter just as they found him. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News ...

Brazilian soccer superfan in New York wins $10,000 after facing Brad Friedel

Brazilian soccer superfan Caio Takemura Feitosa da Silva won Wise’s Ultimate Fan contest, beating 43 global rivals and facing ...