Matchday 19 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup saw three different round of 32 knockout ties take place. Here's how the games played out: (Gakpo 72'; Diop 90+1') A chaotic penalty shootout saw Yassine Bounou and Morocco come up on top after the Netherlands failed to convert thrice,

Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes provided the assist for Gabriel Martinelli's dramatic 95th-minute winner as Brazil beat Japan 2-1 to progress into the last 16 of the World Cup. Guimaraes has the most assists in the tournament and is now responsible for setting up four of Brazil's nine goals so far.

NOT sure what the German word for schadenfreude is. But here, it translates as: Laughing at someone who’s even worse off than yourself. Which the Mannschaft most definitely are after being

Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti credited patience and a tactical change at halftime for their 2-1 victory over Japan in Houston, securing a spot in the World Cup last 16.

Gabriel Martinelli 95th-minute winner vs Japan set a new FIFA World Cup knockout record, sending Brazil into the Round of 16.

Amid delirium, Carlo Ancelotti was the embodiment of poise when Brazil scored a last-minute winner against Japan. Underneath his stoic facade was relief. His changes had worked, as it always does.

Brazil take on dark horses Japan in the World Cup round of 32 at NRG Stadium in Houston today. Brazil topped their group to reach the knockout stage, while Japan finished as runners-up in Group F. The winners of today’s game will face either Ivory Coast or Norway in New York for a place in the quarter-finals.