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 Júnior 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,

Brazil and Ecuador secured their spots at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, taking the second and third of South America's six automatic qualifying berths after champions Argentina booked their ticket in March.