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Brazil vs Japan, FIFA World Cup Round of 32: Selecao survive scare with last-gasp winner – Action in images

Brazil vs Japan, FIFA World Cup Round of 32: Selecao survive scare with last-gasp winner – Action in images

Published on Jun 30, 2026 01:10 am IST Brazil vs Japan, FIFA World Cup Round of 32: Selecao beat Samurai Blue 2-1 to reach Round of 16 …read more 1 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout Published on Jun 30, 2026 01:10 am IST Brazil scripted the most dramatic win in Houston with a last-gasp winner to escape a scare against Japan. They won 2-1 to head to Round of 16(AFP) 2 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout Published on Jun 30, 2026 01:10 am IST For the fifth time, Japan have failed to secure a win in a knockout game at the World Cup, having previously lost in 2002 (as joint-hosts), 2010, 2018 and 2022.(AFP) 3 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout Published on Jun 30, 2026 01:10 am IST Midfielder #24 Kaishu Sano broke the deadlock right after the hydration break and Japan maintained the lead until the end of the first half in Houston.(AFP) 4 / 6 View Photos in a new improved …

Why is Real Madrid not letting Carlo Ancelotti join Brazil and who will Selecao hire now?

Why is Real Madrid not letting Carlo Ancelotti join Brazil and who will Selecao hire now?

A few days ago, reports breaking Carlo Ancelotti’s proposed agreement to join the Brazil National team as head coach took over the internet. The Italian manager is set to part ways with Real Madrid in June and will join the Selecao on a one-year contract until the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, recent developments place both Ancelotti, Real Madrid and the Brazil team in a pickle, with the Los Blancos reportedly ‘blocking’ the manager’s move to switch allegiances. It is understood that Ancelotti’s move to Brazil is blocked by his current employer, with club President Florentino Perez and the club board of directors standing in the way of the deal. Why is Real Madrid blocking Ancelotti’s move? According to a report from Globo Esporte, the Italian was seeking a severance fee from the club as his departure comes one year before the expiration of his contract, in 2026. However, Madrid, upon learning that the manager already has a deal in place with the CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation), is denying to pay Ancelotti’s …