Coach Hajime Moriyasu said Japan have proved they have what it takes to one day win the World Cup following a last-gasp 2-1 defeat to Brazil on Monday.

Coach says Japan getting closer to World Cup glory despite defeat

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said he knew his "suffering" side would eventually score and praised their patience in reaching the World Cup last 16 with a last-gasp 2-1 win over Japan on Monday.

Ancelotti says never doubted 'suffering' Brazil would score

Substitute Gabriel Martinelli pounced deep in injury time as Brazil beat a stubborn Japan 2-1 on Monday to roll into the World Cup last 16.

Martinelli scores in 95th minute to send Brazil into World Cup last 16

Fired-up Brazil will cross swords with hard-to-beat Japan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 encounter at NRG Stadium in Houston, USA on Monday.

Brazil’s Samba v Japan’s Steel: The Battle For Round Of 16 Spot 

Ecuador upset Germany to squeeze into the last 32 of the World Cup on Thursday while the Netherlands, Japan and the Ivory Coast advanced safely as the draw for the knockout rounds began to take shape.

FIFA World Cup Wrap: Ecuador upset Germany to reach last 32 as Curacao eliminated

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu hopes his side's World Cup exploits will inspire other Asian countries after AFP footage showed Chinese football fans celebrating the success of their traditional rivals.

Japan coach hopes World Cup success can inspire Asian rivals

Ayase Ueda warned Sweden his confidence was sky-high after the red-hot striker scored a classy World Cup brace to put Japan on the cusp of the knockout rounds.

Japan striker Ueda channels frustration to send World Cup warning

Japan fans left the stands spotless after their World Cup opener against the Netherlands in Texas on Sunday, saying it was "Japanese culture" to tidy up after themselves.

'This is our culture': Japan fans clean up World Cup stadium

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