Gabriel Martinelli's 96th-minute winner secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory for Brazil over Japan, sending the South American giants into the World Cup last 16. The Arsenal forward poked home Bruno Guimaraes' pass in stoppage time, leaving Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki helpless as the ball rolled in after hitting the post.

Japan struck first through Kaishu Sano in the 29th minute, capitalizing on Casemiro's poor defending to fire home from the edge of the box. Brazil's equalizer came in the 56th minute when Casemiro redeemed himself with a powerful header from Gabriel's cross, leveling the score after missing a golden opportunity moments earlier.

The result continues Japan's heartbreaking World Cup knockout record - they have now led in each of their last three such matches and lost them all. Brazil advance to face either Ivory Coast or Norway, but questions remain about their starting XI under manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Analysis from Sky Sports highlights Brazil's midfield vulnerabilities and uncertainty in the No 9 position. Despite the dramatic win, better teams will punish Brazil's slow starts and defensive lapses.