{"id":37681,"date":"2026-06-29T23:23:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T23:23:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/29\/englands-final-route-to-the-world-cup-clear-as-brazil-avoids-upset-of-japan-soccer-sports\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T23:23:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T23:23:38","slug":"englands-final-route-to-the-world-cup-clear-as-brazil-avoids-upset-of-japan-soccer-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/29\/englands-final-route-to-the-world-cup-clear-as-brazil-avoids-upset-of-japan-soccer-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"England&#8217;s final route to the World Cup clear as Brazil avoids upset of Japan | Soccer | Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"photo changeSpace\">\n<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"zoomEnabled\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/1200x712\/secondary\/houston-texas-gabriel-magalhaes-of-brazil-celebrates-with-teammates-after-the-2-1-win-during-7011173.jpg?r=1782763088121\" alt=\"Brazil vs Japan: Round of 32 - 2026 FIFA World Cup\" title=\"Brazil vs Japan: Round of 32 - 2026 FIFA World Cup\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"newsCaption\">Brazil scored in stoppage time in the second half and defeated Japan 2-1. <span class=\"caption\">(Image: Getty)<\/span><span class=\"magnifier\" data-img=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/1200x712\/secondary\/houston-texas-gabriel-magalhaes-of-brazil-celebrates-with-teammates-after-the-2-1-win-during-7011173.jpg?r=1782763088121\"\/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>England&#8217;s path to the World Cup final became clearer after Brazil crushed Japan&#8217;s dreams and snatched a come-from-behind victory in stoppage time. The Three Lions looked to be hoping for a big boost after Japan took an early lead and left the Selecao open to elimination.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Just after a widely criticized hydration break, Kaishu Sano&#8217;s first-half strike gave the underdogs the advantage just before the 30th minute. The Mainz midfielder sent a low, accurate finish from long range into the bottom corner, sending Brazil into a cold run as they carelessly gave the ball away near the halfway line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>However, Brazil struck back just over 10 minutes into the second half, with former Manchester United midfielder Casemiro heading home at the far post after a dangerous cross from Gabriel. Newcastle United star Bruno Guimar\u00e3es then teed up Gabriel Martinelli deep in stoppage time and scored in a last gasp.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>The Three Lions could face Brazil in the quarter-finals in Miami if they beat the winner of Ivory Coast vs. Norway in the Round of 16. Thomas Tuchel&#8217;s side are scheduled to face the Democratic Republic of the Congo in their first knockout match in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 1, after winning Group L with wins over Croatia and Panama and a draw with Ghana.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>If England win against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, they will face either Mexico or Ecuador in the last 16 in Mexico City on July 6, which could be a difficult test given the altitude of the venue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Express sports on FB! Get all the best sports news and more on our Facebook page<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>After Japan was eliminated from the tournament, the Three Lions will face either Brazil, Norway or Ivory Coast in Miami on July 11.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>If England beat either Brazil, Norway or Ivory Coast in the quarter-finals, barring a major shock in that section of the draw, Argentina will likely stand a chance of making it to the July 15 final.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Lionel Messi and his teammates will face Cape Verde in the round of 32, before facing the winner of Australia vs. Egypt in the last 16.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo changeSpace\">\n<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"zoomEnabled\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/1200x712\/secondary\/houston-texas-gabriel-martinelli-of-brazil-scores-his-teams-second-goal-during-the-fifa-world-7011175.jpg?r=1782763088149\" alt=\"Brazil vs Japan: Round of 32 - 2026 FIFA World Cup\" title=\"Brazil vs Japan: Round of 32 - 2026 FIFA World Cup\" width=\"590\" height=\"387\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"newsCaption\">Gabriel Martinelli scored Brazil&#8217;s winning goal in the closing stages. <span class=\"caption\">(Image: Getty)<\/span><span class=\"magnifier\" data-img=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/1200x712\/secondary\/houston-texas-gabriel-martinelli-of-brazil-scores-his-teams-second-goal-during-the-fifa-world-7011175.jpg?r=1782763088149\"\/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>The reigning world champions will face Switzerland, Algeria, Colombia or Ghana in the quarter-finals. The highly anticipated final is scheduled for July 19th at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>England are well aware that they may have to avoid a penalty shootout in the finals, and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is ready for whatever happens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s exciting now, isn&#8217;t it?&#8221; he said when asked about the looming knockout stage. \u201cThis is the right phase of football, one game at a time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>&#8220;We have players who have won the Champions League and players who have represented England in youth tournaments. We all know the pressure of that and I think that&#8217;s where you&#8217;ll see us improve.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>&#8220;We have goals. Take it one step at a time, work on the training pitch, keep that fun, keep that fun environment. 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