Brazil's soccer players react after losing to Paraguay at the end of a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium, in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Brazil suffered their fourth defeat in five FIFA World Cup qualifying games, with a 0-1 loss to Paraguay on Wednesday (September 11, 2024). Inter Miami's Diego Gomez scored the winner for Paraguay in Asuncion after 20 minutes as Brazil failed to register even a single shot on target in the first half. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes and West Ham playmaker Lucas Paqueta all started for Brazil, with the Real Madrid trio of Rodrygo, Endrick and Vinicius Junior in attack.
Brazil's soccer players react after losing to Paraguay at the end of a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium, in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Paraguay's soccer players celebrate their team's win over Brazil at the end of a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium, in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Brazil's Gabriel, left, is challenged by Paraguay's Alex Arce during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium, in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Brazil's Vinicius Junior, right, and Paraguay's Hugo Cuenca eye the ball during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium, in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Brazil's Rodrygo, left, and Paraguay's Juan Caceres battle for the ball during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium, in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Paraguay's Coach Gustavo Alfaro, right, gives instructions to his player Damian Bobadilla during a qualifying soccer match against Brazil for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium, in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Brazil's Marquinhos, left, and Paraguay's Julio Enciso go for a header during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium, in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Paraguay's Julio Enciso, right, and Brazil's Andre battle for the ball during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium, in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Paraguay's Diego Gomez, left, celebrates with teammate Paraguay's Damian Bobadilla after scoring his side's opening goal against Brazil during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium, in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Brazil's Rodrygo, right, is challenged by Paraguay's Junior Alonso during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium, in Asuncion, Paraguay.