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Brazil Defeats Paraguay in World Cup Qualifier in São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil – In a match held at the Neo Química Arena, Brazil defeated Paraguay in a South American World Cup 2026 qualifying game. The home team displayed clear dominance of the game, reflected in a 73% ball possession.
Vinicius Junior was the key player, scoring the only goal of the match in the 44th minute, assisted by Matheus Cunha. The goal came after a first half in which Brazil had exerted constant pressure on the Paraguayan defense.
Despite their lower possession, Paraguay attempted to create danger with five shots, although only one of them was on target. The visiting team accumulated 15 fouls and received one yellow card for J. Alonso. Brazil, on the other hand, committed 11 fouls and received two yellow cards, one for Vinicius Junior and another for Bruno Guimarães. The match, refereed by Argentinian Facundo Raul Tello Figueroa, saw Brazil generate more danger with 11 total shots and 10 corners, while Paraguay struggled to create goal-scoring opportunities.
Substitutions paraguay: at minute 61 D. Bobadilla came in and M. Villasanti went out., at minute 61 Angel Romero came in and D. Gomez went out., at minute 69 G. Avalos came in and A. Sanabria went out., at minute 86 A. Sandez came in and J. Alonso went out., at minute 86 Kaku came in and M. Almiron went out.
Substitutions brazil: at minute 74 L. Beraldo came in and Alex Sandro went out., at minute 78 Richarlison came in and Vinicius Junior went out., at minute 79 Gerson came in and M. Cunha went out., at minute 89 Danilo came in and Vanderson went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Brazil
Paraguay
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