Brazil secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 win over Paraguay on Tuesday night in São Paulo, marking a key moment for both the team and their new manager, Carlo Ancelotti.
The victory was Ancelotti’s first in charge of Brazil, following a goalless draw with Ecuador in his debut last week.
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The winning goal came from Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior in the second half, confirming Brazil’s qualification for next year’s tournament.
“I’m really happy with the result,” Vinícius said post-match. “We wanted to win at home, qualify, and now the coach will have more time to work with us. It wasn’t our best performance, but in qualifying, winning is what matters.”
With two games left in the CONMEBOL qualifiers, Brazil now has 25 points, locking in one of the six automatic qualification spots for South America.
The 2026 tournament, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, will be Brazil’s 23rd consecutive World Cup appearance—a streak unmatched by any other nation since the competition’s inception in 1930.
Brazil remains the only country to have competed in every edition of the tournament. They join Argentina and Ecuador as confirmed South American participants for the 2026 World Cup, continuing their proud legacy on football’s biggest stage.
