Brazil qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026
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.
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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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