Brazil, Ecuador qualify for FIFA WC 2026

Brazil and Ecuador have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, while Uruguay, Paraguay & Colombia are on the cusp of qualification.

 

Vini Jr scored the winning goal as Brazil beat Paraguay 1-0 at the Neo Quimica Arena to secure FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification. Carlo Ancelotti’s first victory in charge of the Brazilian national team broke Paraguay’s nine-game unbeaten run in the qualifiers. Despite defeat, Paraguay are an inch away from qualification, boasting a six-point



advantage over Venezuela.

 

Meanwhile, Ecuador qualified for their fifth World Cup this century after a goalless draw with Peru.

Elsewhere, Uruguay have one foot in a fifth successive World Cup, a Giorgian de Arrascaeta screamer helping them move six points inside the automatic qualification places. Colombia edged closer with the help of a breathtaking Luis Diaz goal that earned a draw in Argentina.