2026 WCQ: Ancelotti qualifies Brazil for World Cup with win over Paraguay

Carlo Ancelotti confirmed qualification for the 2026 World Cup in his first game in charge of Brazil.

The Selecao claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Paraguay on Tuesday night in Sao Paulo.

The win was Ancelotti’s first, after they were held to a goalless draw by Ecuador last Thursday.

Real Madrid forward, Vinícius Júnior, grabbed the only goal of the match in the second half.

The result puts Brazil on 25 points with only two rounds of games remaining.

This guarantees the five-time World Cup winners of one of CONMEBOL’s six automatic spots.

Brazil have never failed to qualify for a World Cup in the history of the tournament.

Defending champions Argentina and Ecuador are the only other CONMEBOL teams to have secured a spot at the World Cup from South America’s 18-game qualifying schedule.

2026 WCQ: Ancelotti qualifies Brazil for World Cup with win over Paraguay