HISTORICAL FACTS: 14 - The Untold Story

Patient Brazil never lost belief in comeback win over Japan

HOUSTON, June 29 (Reuters) - ⁠Patience and ⁠a change of strategy at ​halftime were the secrets to Brazil’s last-gasp 2-1 victory over Japan in Houston on ​Monday that sealed a place in ‌the last 16 of the World Cup, according to coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Bangkok Post · Jun 29

I just watched Brazil live in Houston – here's why they can win the World Cup

The Selecao proved why they are bona fide contenders to win their sixth World Cup with a late win vs plucky Japan.

FourFourTwo · Jun 29

Brazil Leave It LATE — Martinelli's Stoppage-Time Dagger Sinks Brave Japan 2-1

Brazil rally to beat Japan 2-1 in the World Cup Round of 32. Casemiro levels, Martinelli wins it late, and the Seleção march on to the last 16.

Latin Times · Jun 29

Brazil 2-1 Japan: World Cup 2026 last 32 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil were given a nasty fright by Japan before coming back to clinch victory

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29

World Cup 2026: Canada make history by reaching Round of 16

Canada secured a historic place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with a 1-0 victory over South Africa in Los Angeles. Captain Stephen Eustáquio scored the only goal of the match deep into stoppage time. The Canucks will face the winners of Monday's tie between the Netherlands and…

France 24 · Jun 29

Indian Americans across Texas celebrate 250 years of US independence

Indian-American communities across Texas marked America's 250th independence anniversary with vibrant celebrations in Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth. Events underscored the strengthening India-US partnership, featuring cultural performances, flag displays, and exhibits. Dignitaries, including Consul General D C Manjunath and local mayors, attended, praising the community's contributions and the enduring friendship between…

The Economic Times · Jun 29

World Cup: Canada makes history by reaching the Round of 16

Canada secured a historic place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with a 1-0 victory over South Africa in Los Angeles. Captain Stephen Eustáquio scored the only goal of the match deep into stoppage time. The Canucks will face the winners of Monday's tie between the Netherlands and…

France 24 · Jun 29

Trump, Corruption and the Latino Vote: Inside the Texas Senate Showdown Between James Talarico and Ken Paxton

James Talarico is betting that Ken Paxton's pile of scandals plus a statewide affordability squeeze can flip a Texas Senate seat Republicans have held for three decades — with Latino and Black turnout the deciding factor in a race polls now call a toss-up.

Latin Times · Jun 28

World Cup co-hosts Canada reach last 16 with stoppage-time win over South Africa

Canada's Stephen Eustaquio struck deep into stoppage time to bring home a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa on Sunday, sending the World Cup co-hosts into the last 16 for the first time in their history. Canada will face either the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on July 4.

France 24 · Jun 28

World Cup 2026 R32 Brazil vs. Japan Predictions and Picks

Brazil vs. Japan meet in Houston on June 29. Our World Cup 2026 R32 Brazil vs. Japan predictions back Brazil to win in 90 minutes at -139.

Sports Lens · Jun 27