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FIFA World Cup 2026: Neymar Brutally Trolls German Economist Who Predicted Brazil's Loss
Prateek Thakur | June 30, 2026 8:41 PM CST

The target of the joke was Joachim Klement, a financier reputed for successfully forecasting the tournament winners for the 2014, 2018 and 2022 editions using complex data sets.

Tactical Restraint Kept Star on Bench

National team head coach Carlo Ancelotti explained his decision to keep the superstar on the substitutes' bench throughout the tense encounter. The manager was thinking ahead to additional time.

"I talked to Ney, if we don't draw, he'd come on at 60 minutes," Ancelotti told host broadcasters during his post-match interview while explaining his substitution strategy.

"Since we drew, I was preserving him for the 30 minutes of extra time," the Italian tactician added to host broadcasters when discussing his careful management of the forward.

Late Drama Secures Progression for Brazil

The match itself provided immense drama for the spectators. Arsenal attacker Gabriel Martinelli scored a decisive winning goal in the ninety-fifth minute of play to seal the comeback victory.

The late strike ensured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over a disciplined Japanese side. The result sparked wild celebrations across the stadium and booked a place in the next round.

The five-time world champions now advance to the Round of 16 phase. They will face either the Ivory Coast or Norway on 5 July at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

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