The Brazil vs Paraguay matchup on Tuesday sees the Selecao reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 after posting a 1-0 victory in Sao Paulo.
BRAZIL VS PARAGUAY MATCH SEES VINICIUS GOAL LIFT SELECAO TO PULSATING WIN
Furthermore, the Brazil vs Paraguay match sees Vinicius’ late first half goal lifting the Selecao to the pulsating win in front of their 49,205 fans.
Moreover, the 24-year-old forward rocked the Neo Quimica Arena used a Matheus Cunha pass flick the ball into the net for the lone goal of the match.
The Real Madrid striker was grateful to win in front of the home fans.
“I’m very happy with today’s result. We needed to win at home for our fans too and qualify for the World Cup, which was our goal,” Vinicius said.
“Today wasn’t one of our best games, but the important thing in qualifying is to win and prepare well for the World Cup,” he added.
However, Vinicius left the match with an apparent injury.
This has yet to be confirmed by Selecao officials.
SELECAO WIN FOR FIRST TIME UNDER NEW COACH ANCELOTTI
The Selecao not only won a place in the World Cup, but they emerged victorious for the first time under new coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Moreover, the 66-year-old Italian manager settled for a scoreless draw against Ecuador in his first stint with Brazil on Thursday
Furthermore, he helped Brazil secure 25 points in the CONMEBOL qualifiers.
This enabled them to grab third place in the standings.
However, the Selecao assured their place in the World Cup.
This after Uruguay’s 2-0 victory over Venezuela Tuesday.
The loss had Venezuela just outside the direct qualification zone, as it is seven points behind Brazil.
ANCELOTTI ASSURES SELECAO’S CONSECUTIVE STREAK OF QUALIFYING IN WORLD CUP
Ancelotti, through this latest win, assured the Selecao’s consecutive streak of qualifying at the World Cup.
Furthermore, Brazil joins defending champion Argentina and Ecuador as the other CONMEBOL teams that will advance.
Moreover, three of the six CONMEBOL’s six automatic slots to the World Cup are still up for grabs.
Meanwhile, Vinicius expects Ancelotti to make the Selecao better in their preparation for the World Cup.
“Now (Ancelotti) will have more time to work, to see what he can improve (with the Selecao),” the striker said.
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