To continue, upgrade to a supported browser or, for the finest experience, download the mobile app. Brazil came back livelier after the break and Vinicius Jr forced a fine save from Camilo Vargas with an early strike for inside the box.

SAO PAULO — A last-minute goal by Vinicius Júnior has secured Brazil’s 2-1 win over 1win colombia in World Cup qualifying and helped his team avoid more disappointment. Instead, Brazil moved to second spot behind Argentina after Vinicius Júnior’s long-range goal. The top six teams are guaranteed spots at next year’s World Cup in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. The victory released some pressure on Brazil coach Dorival Júnior ahead of Tuesday’s game at Argentina. Dorival Junior’s side have won just five of their 12 CONMEBOL qualifiers so far, as they have a five-point cushion over seventh-place.

Goalkeeper Alisson and Colombian defender Davinson Sánchez were substituted in the concussion protocol, and will also miss the next match in World Cup qualifying. Raphinha had put Brazil ahead from the penalty spot very early in the game, but Luis Diaz delivered an equalizer before the break. They were also exposed to regular counterattacks with Colombia constantly threatening goalkeeper Alisson’s box. But Brazil hit a wall after that and other than an angled strike from Rodrygo that sailed wide of the post in the 13th minute, they couldn’t create any real scoring opportunities. Bolivia remains in seventh place with 13 points, which keeps the team in contention for inter-continental playoffs for World Cup spots. The visitors got the ball at the edge of Brazil’s box from substitute Joeliton, who replaced injured Gerson.

Neymar was recalled for this window following his return to Santos but has since pulled out of the squad due to another injury, so the likes of Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Raphinha will once again lead the attack. With Alisson in goal, Gabriel at center back, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton and Matheus Cunha in midfield, there are so many familiar faces for Premier League fans with nine PL players in this 23-man Brazil squad. The top six teams in South America are guaranteed spots at next year’s World Cup in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, and so the victory released some pressure on Brazil coach Dorival Júnior ahead of next week’s game against Argentina. But Dorival Junior has gone for plenty of new names in this window with Nottingham Forest’s Murillo hoping to win his first cap at center back, plus Brighton’s Joao Pedro is in line to add to his two caps.

Liverpool forward Luis Diaz is their undisputed star in attack, while Colombia have a lovely balance of youth and experience in their squad. Veterans David Ospina, James Rodriguez and Yerry Mina are still leading the way, while Jhon Duran, Daniel Munoz, Davinson Sanchez and Jefferson Lerma are all names Premier League fans know well. Brazil’s murky qualifying run for the 2026 World Cup got a late and big lift on Thursday, when Vinicius Junior’s goal in the ninth minute of stoppage time boosted the hosts to a 2-1 win over Colombia. Instead, 1win colombia Brazil moved to second spot behind Argentina after Vinicius Júnior’s long-range goal.

The top-six teams in CONMEBOL automatically qualify for the World Cup, while the seventh will play in the inter-confederation playoffs. His despair turned to joy in the dying moments when Vinicius unleashed a curling strike from the edge of the box that evaded Vargas’ and found the back of the net. The victory lifted Brazil to second in South American qualifying with 21 points, four behind leaders Argentina and one ahead of Uruguay in third, both of whom have a game in hand and will clash on Friday. Jefferson Lerma quickly gets the ball to his captain James Rodriguez, who gets another assist when he sets up Liverpool star Luis Diaz for a fine finish from the left of the Brazil box. Shot attempts are 6-4 for Colombia and 10-8 for the visitors in a typically fierce half between these CONMEBOL rivals.

Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimarães and defender Gabriel Magalhães were booked against Colombia and will miss the match in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina squad has 25 points after 12 games — four points clear of Brazil (21 points from 13 games) — and is close to securing its place in the 2026 World Cup. There were 10 minutes stoppage time declared thanks to a long injury lay-off, and Brazil make the most of it. Brazil’s 21 points are now good for second on the table, eight more than seventh-place Bolivia with five matches each to play.