World Cup 2026: Casemiro becomes second-oldest Brazilian goalscorer after Bebeto
- On Monday, June 29, 2026, Brazil defeated Japan in a Round of 32 World Cup match at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, advancing deeper into the tournament.
- Kaishu Sano gave Japan a deserved first-half lead with a brilliant long-range effort, while Captain Casemiro struggled during the opening 45 minutes and received an early yellow card.
- Casemiro equalized in the 56th minute with a powerful header at the back post, then Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli scored the 95th-minute winner after a Bruno Guimaraes assist.
- Manager Carlo Ancelotti retained his captain despite Roy Keane's harsh half-time criticism, a decision vindicated when Keane later praised Casemiro's "fantastic" timing and aerial instinct.
- Advancing to the Round of 16, Brazil will face either Norway or the Ivory Coast, while Casemiro prepares to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami this summer.
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With Brazil on the brink of exhaustion because in the absence of half an hour Japan consciously defended Sano’s goal, Casemiro rose impressively in the second stick to sign the draw with a blunt head. A few minutes earlier he had already swung on iron another testarazo that did not climb the score because between the solvent Suzuki and one of his defenses avoided the both on the goal strip. Continue reading
World Cup 2026: Casemiro becomes second-oldest Brazilian goalscorer after Bebeto
Brazil midfielder Casemiro on Monday became the second-oldest player in his country’s FIFA World Cup history to score a goal. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star achieved this feat after scoring in the 56th minute against Japan in the World Cup Round of 32 encounter as Brazil won 2-1. The outcome of the match means Brazil is now through to the World Cup Round of 16. However, Casemiro (34 years and 126 days old) is now the second-ol…
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