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Gabriel Martinelli scores late in injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1 at World Cup
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk Kristie Rieken, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the game can be found through local news sources, such as KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, which provide coverage of international sports events, including the World Cup.
In international soccer news, Brazil has secured a win in the World Cup. The team, a five-time champion, defeated Japan with a score of 2-1. This victory occurred during the round of 32 on Monday.
The winning goal was scored by Gabriel Martinelli, who had entered the game as a substitute in the second half. His goal came late in the match, during stoppage time. Further details about the game can be found through local news sources, such as KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, which provide coverage of international sports events, including the World Cup.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In international soccer news, Brazil has secured a win in the World Cup. The team, a five-time champion, defeated Japan with a score of 2-1. This victory occurred during the round of 32 on Monday…
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