An 89th-minute goal by substitute Luiz Henrique gave Brazil a 2-1 away win over Chile on Thursday in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match. The win meant under-pressure Brazil coach Dorival Júnior's team will finish the ninth round of the round-robin competition in fourth place in South American qualifying.

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

Brazil secured a 2-1 victory over Chile in the South American World Cup qualifiers, thanks to an 89th-minute goal by Luiz Henrique. This win lifts Brazil to fourth place in the standings. Argentina remains at the top despite a 1-1 draw with Venezuela.