Stephen Eustaquio scores dramatic goal in stoppage time as Canada reaches last 16

Canada will ​next face either the Netherlands or Morocco on July 4 in Houston for a place in the quarterfinals.

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Hajime Moriyasu to pick Japan’s penalty takers if clash with Brazil goes to shootout

Takefusa Kubo will not play after picking up an injury in the group stage.

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Heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk gave hope to Ukrainians through boxing triumphs

Usyk has been undisputed world champion at both cruiserweight and heavyweight and boasts an unblemished record of 25 victories — including 16 knockouts — in as many fights.

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Brazil and Japan head into World Cup clash looking to settle old scores

The fixture also carries a deeper historical thread, as Brazil has long been a reference point for Japanese soccer, a relationship embodied by former Japan manager Zico.

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Japan embrace ‘underdog mentality’ for World Cup clash against Brazil

Japan, considered by some to be an outsider to go far at the tournament in North America, beat Carlo Ancelotti's side 3-2 in a home friendly in October.

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Naomi Osaka retires from Bad Homburg final due to injury days before Wimbledon

The Japanese No. 6 seed battled through an ankle injury in the first set but signaled she would be unable to continue one game into the second set.

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Brazil’s Rayan cramming for Japan test in World Cup knockout stage

The five-time champion faces the Asian side in the round of 32 in Houston on Monday.

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