Brazil’s FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign faced another challenge as they lost 1-0 to Paraguay in Asuncion on Tuesday. This marks their fourth loss in five matches. Diego Gomez‘s first-half goal resulted in the defeat, placing Brazil fifth in the South American standings with 10 points.
Under the management of Dorival Jr., Brazil has struggled throughout the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.They are currently tied with Venezuela on points but lead on goal difference. Brazil is in a precarious position, with the top six teams qualifying directly for the expanded World Cup and the seventh-placed team entering a playoff.
The key moment in the game came in the 20th minute when Gomez scored from the edge of the box, hitting the post before the ball went past Brazil’s goalkeeper Alisson. Despite having star players like Vinicius Jr., Brazil couldn’t find an equalizer, managing only three shots on target, all by Vinicius.
Brazil’s attack lacked intensity, failing to register a shot on target in the first half. This defeat follows an unconvincing 1-0 win against Ecuador last week. Manager Dorival Jr. now faces increased pressure to improve the team’s performance.
Defender Marquinhos was quoted by Reuters as commenting on the team’s difficulties, stating, “Qualifying isn’t easy, it’s a difficult time, and we have to manage it. We’re going to work hard, getting results on the pitch is the best answer.”
Brazil will look to recover in their next qualifiers, an away match against Chile followed by a home game with Peru. These matches will be crucial as Brazil aim to secure automatic qualification for the World Cup.
Under the management of Dorival Jr., Brazil has struggled throughout the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.They are currently tied with Venezuela on points but lead on goal difference. Brazil is in a precarious position, with the top six teams qualifying directly for the expanded World Cup and the seventh-placed team entering a playoff.
The key moment in the game came in the 20th minute when Gomez scored from the edge of the box, hitting the post before the ball went past Brazil’s goalkeeper Alisson. Despite having star players like Vinicius Jr., Brazil couldn’t find an equalizer, managing only three shots on target, all by Vinicius.
Brazil’s attack lacked intensity, failing to register a shot on target in the first half. This defeat follows an unconvincing 1-0 win against Ecuador last week. Manager Dorival Jr. now faces increased pressure to improve the team’s performance.
Defender Marquinhos was quoted by Reuters as commenting on the team’s difficulties, stating, “Qualifying isn’t easy, it’s a difficult time, and we have to manage it. We’re going to work hard, getting results on the pitch is the best answer.”
Brazil will look to recover in their next qualifiers, an away match against Chile followed by a home game with Peru. These matches will be crucial as Brazil aim to secure automatic qualification for the World Cup.
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