Brazil held by Venezuela

Brazil, without Neymar, kicked off the eleventh day of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the AmSud zone. After its two consecutive victories against Chile (2-1) and Peru (4-0), the Seleção (4th) had the opportunity to return to Colombia, second in the ranking, in the event of a victory against Venezuela , 8th. Dorival Jr’s men also had the opportunity to move significantly away from eighth place (occupied by their evening opponent), that of the first eliminated from the race for the World Cup organized jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico. . Dominant at the start of the match, the Brazilians logically opened the scoring through Raphinha, unstoppable at the start of the season (0-1, 43rd). Yes, but here it is, after a generally controlled first act despite a few dangerous chances conceded (27th, 33rd, 45+2nd), the Auriverde selection was surprised upon returning from the locker room.

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On a back serve from Savarino, Segovia sent a powerful right-footed shot into Ederson’s top corner and revived Venezuela (1-1, 46th). Not successful in this meeting and after hitting the post during the first 45 minutes, Vinicius missed the opportunity to give his team the advantage by missing his penalty (62nd). In the last half hour, Ederson saved Brazil by repelling Bello’s shot (65th) while Aramburu was decisive against Vinicius, very close to finding Raphinha in an ideal position (71st). Reduced to ten in the final moments after the red card received by Gonzalez, guilty of a slap on Vinicius, Venezuela still managed to maintain the point of the draw. In the ranking, Brazil remains 3rd but could be overtaken by Uruguay. The Venezuelans temporarily climb to 7th place.