Brazil qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026
Brazil defeated Paraguay 1-0 on Tuesday at the Corinthians Arena in São Paulo to secure qualification for next year's FIFA World Cup.
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior scored the only goal of the match in the 44th minute, tapping in a Matheus Cunha pass from close range. The win marked Carlo Ancelotti's first victory as Brazil head coach, coming in his home debut.
AS IT HAPPENED | Brazil vs Paraguay Highlights
The Selecao now sit third in the CONMEBOL standings with 25 points from 16 matches, securing a place in the top six — guaranteeing automatic qualification for the FIFA World Cup.
With this result, Brazil maintains its unique record as the only nation to have qualified for every edition of the tournament.
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