Brazil avoid World Cup shock with late win vs. Jap...

According to ESPN, Brazil advanced to the World Cup's round of sixteen with a dramatic late goal against Japan. The victory marked a close call—had they faltered against a resilient Japanese side, it could've been one of the tournament's biggest surprises. But Brazil's stars managed to deliver when it mattered. What comes next, though, is the real question. Brazil's squad includes some of the world's most accomplished players, but several are approaching the end of their careers. As they progress deeper into the tournament, analysts are asking whether experience and pedigree will be enough to carry them through—or whether the weight of that experience will catch up to them.

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