A fourth straight loss in World Cup qualifying for Brazil last week could have meant the beginning of the end for coach Júnior, who took over only in January.

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Another slip-up by Brazil could leave them out of the qualification places and at risk of missing out on the World Cup.

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.

Colombia, Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina all face tricky away trips in the next round of South American World Cup 2026 qualifying this week.

Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela on Lionel Messi's return as Brazil got their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Chile on Thursday.

Brazil forward Vinicius Jr will miss their World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Peru due to injury, the Brazilian FA (CBF) said on Sunday, making him the fourth player to be replaced in the squad.

Colombia and Argentina can extend their lead, whilst Uruguay and Brazil need vital home victories in Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifiers.