Casemiro Achieves a Remarkable Record with Brazil in the World Cup
The veteran star Casemiro led the Brazilian national team to a comeback against Japan, after scoring the equalizing goal in the match that ended with a 2-1 victory for the Seleção, as part of the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup, securing Brazil's spot in the Round of 16.
The Japanese team had taken the lead in the first half with a goal by Kaishu Sano in the 29th minute, before Casemiro managed to equalize in the 56th minute with a powerful header into the net.
Casemiro increased his tally to 10 international goals for Brazil, scoring his tenth goal in his 90th international appearance for the Seleção.
The statistics network 'Opta' indicated that Casemiro, aged 34 years and 126 days, became the second oldest player to score a goal for Brazil in World Cup history, behind Bebeto who scored against Denmark on July 3, 1998, at the age of 34 years and 137 days.
Brazil's comeback was completed with a decisive goal by Gabriel Martinelli in the sixth minute of stoppage time, giving Brazil a 2-1 victory and advancing to the Round of 16, while Japan exited the tournament.
The Japanese team had taken the lead in the first half with a goal by Kaishu Sano in the 29th minute, before Casemiro managed to equalize in the 56th minute with a powerful header into the net.
Casemiro increased his tally to 10 international goals for Brazil, scoring his tenth goal in his 90th international appearance for the Seleção.
The statistics network 'Opta' indicated that Casemiro, aged 34 years and 126 days, became the second oldest player to score a goal for Brazil in World Cup history, behind Bebeto who scored against Denmark on July 3, 1998, at the age of 34 years and 137 days.
Brazil's comeback was completed with a decisive goal by Gabriel Martinelli in the sixth minute of stoppage time, giving Brazil a 2-1 victory and advancing to the Round of 16, while Japan exited the tournament.
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