Vinicius JR winner helped Brazil victory from 1-0 through Paraguay and provided a place at the World Cup 2026. at the momentary debut for the new main coach of Carla Ancelotti.
Former Real Madrid boss received some frustration from fans after a four-sea drawing on Thursday, with Ecuador, with Brazil much more defensive than typical of what is known for his attacking talent.
The Italian coach, who turned 66 on Tuesday, promised changes to make his team more aggressive because they looked at the next summer tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
It was welcomed by 46,000 fans in Sao Paulo, such as Arsenal Gabriel Martinelli replaced more creativity, while Barcelona Next Raphinha returned after problems, evaporated with the new Manchester United Recruit Mathaus Cunha.
The low cross from Cunhe finished Vinicius JR on the hits of the half, and although he was to win more, the performance was far more controlled and composed of Ancelotti.
“We should have won here for our people. We now have more time to work, see what we can improve,” Vinicius Jr said. “We have to celebrate it. After September, everything is related to the World Cup.”
After the final whistle, the shot of Ancelottine’s first days is shown on large screens around the stadium, which is encouraging the Italian coach already rebuilt the team who, only three months, looked lost and convicted.
Ancelotti insisted that his composition was balanced despite four attackers. “It’s not a problem to play with three or four in advance. We need 10 players to run, sacrifice,” he said.
“Rodrigo did it many times, I know him well. And Neimar will do it.”
Brazil, who remain the only team that will play in every edition of the World Cup, to another place in terms of qualifications in South America, but 10 points, but, crucial, more than six points are clearly from the seventh team with the remaining two games.