Japan faces heartbreak again as Brazil scores late to end another World Cup run in the round of 32

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Japan was eliminated from the World Cup after a late injury-time goal by Brazil in the round of 32, marking the third consecutive tournament where Japan lost despite leading in the knockout stage. Brazil secured a 2-1 victory over Japan in this dramatic match.

The heartbreak was all too familiar for Japan at the World Cup. The country's national team hung in until the very end Monday but was eliminated from the tournament — the third straight time Japan has had the lead in the knockout round and lost. This year, it was to five-time champion Brazil 2-1 on a late goal in injury time.