Brazilian midfielder Casemiro celebrated his goal with a special gesture during the 2026 World Cup match against Japan. The moment was one of the most emotional highlights of the match.
Casemiro found the net against Japan and made a heartfelt gesture towards his son, who was present in the stands. In a video clip, the player is seen forming the numbers six and seven with his hands, a personal sign for his child.
This touching episode quickly gained traction on social media. Football Xtra shared the footage, captioning it with an explanation of Casemiro’s message to his son after scoring for Brazil.
For Casemiro, this match was particularly intense as he not only scored a crucial goal during the knockout stage but also attracted attention for his emotional celebration. It was also reported that Casemiro had sustained an injury near the end of the game against Japan, while Lucas Paquetá had to leave the match at halftime due to injury.