Brazil and Ecuador have qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Vinicius Júnior scored in the 1-0 win over Paraguay on Tuesday that marked Carlo Ancelotti’s home debut as Brazil’s national team coach.

A goal by Vinicius Junior secured Brazil a place in the 2026 World Cup, quite a celebration for Carlo Ancelotti’s home debut as head coach. The once prolific duo at Real Madrid helped Brazil to a 1-0 win over Paraguay at Sao Paulo on Tuesday, a result that could also get Ecuador through the finishing line.

Brazil qualified for the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 win over Paraguay on Tuesday night in Sao Paulo. The win was the first for new manager Carlo Ancelotti's, whose first match in charge was a 0-0 draw with Ecuador on Thursday. Real Madrid striker Vinícius Júnior scored the game's only goal in the second half.