An 89th-minute goal by substitute Luiz Henrique gave Brazil a much-needed 2-1 away win over Chile in a World Cup qualifying match.

The three points they earned in Chile saw Brazil move up fourth, but there is still just a three-point gap between themselves and eighth-placed Paraguay, who beat Brazil 1-0 in the previous internatio

Brazil hope to begin the October international break on a high on Thursday when they face Chile in a high-profile World Cup qualifier. The five-time World Cup winners are fifth in CONMEBOL's 10-team table coming into this game,

Brazil are in unfamiliar territory, grappling with mounting pressure and uncertainty as they prepare for crucial World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Peru, without the help of key players sidelined by injuries.

Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela on Lionel Messi's return as Brazil got their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Chile on Thursday.

CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying gets back underway in what has been a topsy turvy run so far for South American teams through eight rounds of play. Lionel Messi will return for Argentina with the team still in first place during qualifying but Colombia and Uruguay are hot on their heels.

Colombia, Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina all face tricky away trips in the next round of South American World Cup 2026 qualifying this week.

Brazil secured a 2-1 victory over Chile in the South American World Cup qualifiers, thanks to an 89th-minute goal by Luiz Henrique. This win lifts Brazil to fourth place in the standings. Argentina remains at the top despite a 1-1 draw with Venezuela.

The CBF's players and coaching staff have begun their work for the World Cup qualifiers against Chile (on the 10th) and Peru (on the 15th).

Brazil forward Vinicius Jr will miss their World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Peru due to injury, the Brazilian FA (CBF) said on Sunday, making him the fourth player to be replaced in the squad.