Brazil 1-0 Paraguay, FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Vinicius Goal Secures WC Berth For Selecao

Brazil defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers on Tuesday, 10 June, in Sao Paulo, with Vinicius Junior scoring the only goal of the game in the 43rd minute. The win secured a place in the upcoming World Cup for Carlo Ancelotti바카라�s men, as they rose to second place in the standings. Despite Brazil바카라�s attacking intent, it took a defensive error from Paraguay for the hosts to score, with Vinicius converting from an accurate cross by Matheus Cunha.

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Updated on: 11 June 2025 12:45 pm

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Paraguay vs Brazil

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil vs Paraguay | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

Brazil's players celebrate at the end of a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Paraguay at Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo. Brazil won 1-0.

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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil vs Paraguay

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Paraguay vs Brazil | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

Paraguay's players greet fans at the end of a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Brazil at Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo. Brazil won 1-0.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Paraguay vs Brazil

FIFA World 2026 Cup Qualifiers: Brazil vs Paraguay | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

Brazil's Richarlison, center, and Paraguay's Gustavo Gomez battle for the ball during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo.

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FIFA World 2026 Cup Qualifiers: Brazil vs Paraguay

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Paraguay vs Brazil | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

Brazil's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against Paraguay during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Paraguay vs Brazil

FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Brazil vs Paraguay | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

Paraguay's Gustavo Gomez, center, and Brazil's Marquinhos battle for the ball during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Brazil vs Paraguay

FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Paraguay vs Brazil | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

Brazil's Vinicius Junior, left, makes an attempt to score during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Paraguay at Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo.

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World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match: Paraguay vs Brazil

World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match: Brazil vs Paraguay | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

Paraguay's Gustavo Gomez, center, and Brazil's Casemiro battle for the ball during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo.

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World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match: Brazil vs Paraguay

World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match: Paraguay vs Brazil | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

Fans of Brazil cheer during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Paraguay at Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo.

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Brazil Paraguay WCup Soccer | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

Brazil's Martinelli, center, makes an attempt to score against Paraguay during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo.

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Paraguay Brazil WCup Soccer | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

Brazil's Alexsandro Ribeiro, right, and Paraguay's Gabriel Avalos go for a header during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo.