Brazil hope to begin the October international break on a high on Thursday when they face Chile in a high-profile World Cup qualifier. The five-time World Cup winners are fifth in CONMEBOL's 10-team table coming into this game,

An 89th-minute goal by substitute Luiz Henrique gave Brazil a much-needed 2-1 away win over Chile in a World Cup qualifying match.

The three points they earned in Chile saw Brazil move up fourth, but there is still just a three-point gap between themselves and eighth-placed Paraguay, who beat Brazil 1-0 in the previous internatio

Earlier, Lionel Messi’s Argentina drew Venezuela 1-1 in a match that was delayed for 30 minutes due to a wet pitch at Monumental Stadium in Maturin, Venezuela.

The pressure is mounting for Brazil as they head to Santiago on Thursday night to face Chile in a crucial CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifier. With their qualification campaign hanging in the balance, this match is a must-win for the Selecao, who are in danger of missing out on the World Cup for the first time in their storied history.

CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying gets back underway in what has been a topsy turvy run so far for South American teams through eight rounds of play. Lionel Messi will return for Argentina with the team still in first place during qualifying but Colombia and Uruguay are hot on their heels.

Lionel Messi's Argentina drew Venezuela 1-1 in a South American World Cup qualifying match Thursday that was delayed for 30 minutes due to a wet pitch at Monumental Stadium in the Venezuelan city of Maturin.