Carlo Ancelotti’s house debut as Brazil head coach was off to an important begin because the Selecao defeated Paraguay 1-0 on Wednesday and certified for the 2026 World Cup. Vinicius Jr scored the solitary purpose in a consequence that additionally despatched Ecuador by as nicely.
Ancelotti obtained some frustration from followers after Thursday’s 0-0 draw with Ecuador, as his workforce centered on defending the whole match. The Italian coach, who turned 66 Tuesday, promised adjustments to make his workforce extra aggressive on the NeoQuimica Enviornment. Gabriel Martinelli changed midfielder Gerson and was the most effective gamers of the encounter. Raphinha returned after suspension and created many issues for Paraguay’s protection. And Vinicius Júnior was usually seen as a targetman, sharing the duties with Matheus Cunha.
A mistake by Paraguay’s protection, a low cross by Cunha and a delicate contact by Brazil’s new No. 10 produced the one purpose of the match. Regardless of the low rating, the hosts had been far more aggressive than in most of its video games on this World Cup qualifying marketing campaign.
“We would have liked to win right here for our individuals. Now we have now extra time to work, see what we will enhance,” Vinicius stated after the match. He gained’t play Brazil’s subsequent sport in qualifying towards Chile resulting from suspension. “We have to rejoice this. After September it’s all in regards to the World Cup.”
In the meantime, defending champion Argentina, held to a 1-1 draw by Colombia, had already certified for subsequent 12 months’s world event in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Chile will miss a 3rd consecutive World Cup after dropping 2-0 at Bolivia to stay final in 10-nation round-robin competitors, a consequence that price head coach Ricardo Gareca his job.
Uruguay beat Venezuela at house 2-0, with objectives from Rodrigo Aguirre and Giorgian de Arrascaeta, and edged nearer to one of many six direct World Cup spots with 24 factors.
Venezuela, with 18, is one forward of Bolivia within the contest for seventh place that grants an intercontinental playoff berth.
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Which groups have certified to this point?
Host nations (automated qualification): United States, Mexico, Canada
From Asia: Japan, Iran, Jordan, South Korea, Uzbekistan, Australia
From Oceania: New Zealand
From South America: Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador
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