• •Gabriel Martinelli scored the decisive goal in stoppage time to secure a 1-0 victory for Brazil.
• •The result confirms Brazil's progression to the Round of 16, despite a performance characterized by lengthy spells of ineffective play.
• •The tactical approach, mirrored from Carlo Ancelotti’s tenure at Real Madrid, remains under scrutiny as the team relies on late-game heroics rather than dominant ball control.

Brazil advanced to the tournament's knockout stages following a late stoppage-time goal by Gabriel Martinelli against Japan. According to The Guardian, the squad has repeatedly struggled to control matches despite securing results, a trend reminiscent of Carlo Ancelotti’s pragmatic 'stay in the game' philosophy. However, the reliance on late individual moments highlights a lack of cohesive offensive rhythm observed throughout their group stage campaign. Whether this tactical approach can sustain them against higher-ranked opponents in the Round of 16 remains the team's primary challenge.