Guimaraes first Brazilian since Zico to register 4 World Cup assists

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, Brazil came from behind to defeat Japan 2-1, with Guimaraes providing the winning assist. According to statistics, Guimaraes has become the Brazilian player with the most assists in a single FIFA World Cup since Zico in 1982.

In the match against Japan, Guimaraes assisted Martinelli in the 95th minute.

Guimaraes has now provided 4 assists in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, tying the record for most assists by a Brazilian player in a single FIFA World Cup, matching Zico's achievement from 1982.

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