Brazil secured a dramatic 2–1 victory over Chile in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, overturning an early deficit to claim all three points Softfootball reports.
Chile got off to a dream start, striking in the 2nd minute when Eduardo Vargas headed in a precise cross from Felipe Loyola to give the hosts an early 1–0 advantage. The goal energised the home crowd and placed Brazil under immediate pressure.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side gradually recovered, building momentum through extended spells of possession. Their persistence paid off in first-half stoppage time when Igor Jesus met a delivery from Savinho, nodding in the equaliser in the 45+1 minute to send the teams into the break level.
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Both managers made key tactical substitutions in the second half, with Ancelotti introducing Bruno Guimarães, Gerson, and later Luiz Henrique and Gabriel Martinelli to shift control of the match. Chile responded with changes of their own, bringing on Carlos Palacios, Gonzalo Tapia, and others in search of renewed attacking impetus.
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The contest grew increasingly physical, with four yellow cards issued—Paquetá and Danilo for Brazil, and Galdames and Loyola for Chile. Despite several promising attacking moves from both sides, clear chances remained limited as the minutes ticked away.
The decisive moment arrived in the 89th minute. Bruno Guimarães threaded a clever pass to Luiz Henrique, who showed composure to place his finish past Brayan Cortés, completing Brazil’s comeback and silencing the Santiago crowd.
Chile pushed for an equaliser in stoppage time, but Brazil managed the game with maturity and held on for a crucial away victory. The result strengthens Brazil’s position in the qualification standings, while Chile are left to lament missed opportunities after a spirited performance.
