'Brilliant finish' - but should Sano have been on the pitch?

BBC News Monday 29 June 2026, 19:04 UTC 1 min read

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Kaishu Sano gives Japan the lead over Brazil moments after escaping a second yellow card for a challenge on Matheus Cunha during their round of 32 game in Houston.

Sano (PERSON) Kaishu Sano (PERSON) Japan (LOCATION) Brazil (LOCATION) Matheus Cunha (PERSON) Houston (LOCATION)

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'Brilliant finish' - but should Sano have been on the pitch?

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