Ancelotti comments on qualifying for the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup after win over Japan.

Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti has commented on the victory in the 1/16 match of the 2026 World Cup against Japan. This match ended with a score of 2-1. Ancelotti said: “We talked about it before the match. Mistakes happen in football and they cannot be completely avoided. No team is perfect. What matters is how the team responds to those situations. which is what we are doing The important thing is to move on. We did it in the second half. No one doubted that we would score. In the second half we improved our play to avoid any changes that might have made us difficult. Feeling tense is normal in football. And so is the feeling of relief. I always remember after defeat Living here is much more difficult. I think at the moment this is our best combined game. In the first half we struggled to create chances. Opponents play tight defense. In the second half we tried to find a solution by crossing the ball and passing the ball into the penalty area more often. clear progress Today, when faced with problems, we look for solutions,” Ancelotti said via Globo. For round 1/8 of the World Cup, the Brazilian national team will meet the winner of the match between Ivory Coast and Norway. --- ## Related Articles 1. [Mundial 2026](https://golmaru.com/news/2026-worth-every-penny) 2. [Na Brobbey và Derrick Luckassen stays in the World Cup 2026](https://banthangvn.com/vi/news/na-brobbey-va-derrick-luckassen-tao-nen-lich-su-tai-world-cup-2026)