Casemiro Man of the Match as Brazil beat Japan 2-1 in World Cup last-32
Casemiro Man of the Match as Brazil beat Japan 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 in Houston on June 29. Japan took the lead through Kaishu Sano in the 29th minute. Casemiro Man of the Match then sparked the comeback, scoring Brazil’s equalizer in the 56th minute after a setup from Gabriel Magalhaes. Martinelli sealed the win in stoppage time (90+5), sending Brazil through.
Casemiro, 34, has five Champions League titles and prior World Cup experience. The award highlighted how his control of tempo and second-half composure helped Brazil respond after conceding early. Defensively, Magalhaes’ assist was key to the equalizer moment.
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