Brazil overcame a determined Japan to book their place in the round of 16, avoiding a major upset in Monday's round of 32 clash in Houston, APA reports.
Japan struck first through Kaishu Sano, who found the net in the 29th minute to put the underdogs ahead before halftime. After a tightly contested first half, Brazil responded after the break, with Casemiro equalising in the 56th minute as the five-time champions increased the pressure. Gabriel Martinelli completed the comeback deep into stoppage time, scoring in the 90+5 minute to send Brazil through.
Brazil will face the winner of Tuesday's match between Ivory Coast and Norway on July 5.