US EditionBrazil Wrap up Qualification as Ancelotti Settles In
- Brazil secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 home win over Paraguay on Tuesday in Sao Paulo.
- This victory came in Carlo Ancelotti's second match as Brazil's coach, following a goalless draw against Ecuador last Thursday.
- Vinicius Junior netted the match-winning goal just before halftime, assisted by Matheus Cunha, while Brazil maintained control of the ball despite numerous fouls and frequent interruptions.
- Brazil reached 25 points, climbing to second place in the CONMEBOL qualifiers and officially earning a guaranteed place among the six South American teams advancing directly to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- The win maintains Brazil's record of qualifying for every World Cup since 1930 and allows Ancelotti more time to prepare a more aggressive team for the finals.
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Brazil vs Paraguay 1-0: Vinicius Junior scores first goal of Carlo Ancelotti era as Brazil qualifies for World Cup 2026, making history
Brazil qualified for the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Paraguay on Tuesday night in São Paulo, marking a significant milestone for both the team and their new manager, Carlo Ancelotti. The win was Ancelotti’s first as Brazil’s head coach, following a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in his debut match last Thursday. Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior scored the decisive goal in the second half, ensuring Brazil's place in next year’s tournament. …
Thanks to a 1-0 over Paraguay, Brazil secures the World Cup Quali. Ecuador also manages to win the World Cup.
The five-time world champions have also qualified for next year's World Cup. Vinicius Jr. made the Italian happy on his 66th birthday.
Vinicius Junior's goal that helped Brazil qualify for 2026 World Cup in Ancelotti's home debut
Vinicius Junior's lone goal handed Brazil a 1-0 win over Paraguay, sealing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and marking a successful home debut for coach Carlo Ancelotti in Sao Paulo.
Carlo Ancelotti could well be nicknamed the Midas king of football: in just two games, the Italian qualified Brazil to the World Cup of 2026, for which South America practically left its six representatives defined on Tuesday, on the penultimate day of his qualifier.Ecuador, second with 25 points, also enrolled in his fifth World Cup, while Uruguay (4°), Paraguay (5°) and Colombia (6°) should have no problems accompanying the Argentine leader in…
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