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Brazil Slump To 0-1 Loss Against Paraguay In FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - In Pics

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.

2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Brazil vs Paraguay: | Photo: AP/Jorge Saenz

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.

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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Brazil vs Paraguay:
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Brazil vs Paraguay: | Photo: AP/Jorge Saenz

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.

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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Brazil vs Paraguay: Brazils Gabriel, left, is challenged by Paraguays Alex Arce
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Brazil vs Paraguay: Brazil's Gabriel, left, is challenged by Paraguay's Alex Arce | Photo: AP/Marta Escurra

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.

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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Brazil vs Paraguay: Brazils Vinicius Junior, right, and Paraguays Hugo Cuenca eye the ball
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Brazil vs Paraguay: Brazil's Vinicius Junior, right, and Paraguay's Hugo Cuenca eye the ball | Photo: AP/Jorge Saenz

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.

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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Brazil vs Paraguay: Brazils Rodrygo, left, and Paraguays Juan Caceres battle for the ball
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Brazil vs Paraguay: Brazil's Rodrygo, left, and Paraguay's Juan Caceres battle for the ball | Photo: AP/Jorge Saenz

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.

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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Brazil vs Paraguay: Paraguays Coach Gustavo Alfaro, right, gives instructions to his player Damian Bobadilla
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Brazil vs Paraguay: Paraguay's Coach Gustavo Alfaro, right, gives instructions to his player Damian Bobadilla | Photo: AP/Jorge Saenz

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.

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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Brazil vs Paraguay: Brazils Marquinhos, left, and Paraguays Julio Enciso go for a header
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Brazil vs Paraguay: Brazil's Marquinhos, left, and Paraguay's Julio Enciso go for a header | Photo: AP/Jorge Saenz

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.

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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Brazil vs Paraguay: Paraguays Julio Enciso, right, and Brazils Andre battle for the ball
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Brazil vs Paraguay: Paraguay's Julio Enciso, right, and Brazil's Andre battle for the ball | Photo: AP/Jorge Saenz

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.

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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Brazil vs Paraguay: Paraguays Diego Gomez, left, celebrates with Damian Bobadilla after scoring his sides opening goal
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Brazil vs Paraguay: Paraguay's Diego Gomez, left, celebrates with Damian Bobadilla after scoring his side's opening goal | Photo: AP/Jorge Saenz

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.

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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Brazil vs Paraguay: Brazils Rodrygo, right, is challenged by Paraguays Junior Alonso
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Brazil vs Paraguay: Brazil's Rodrygo, right, is challenged by Paraguay's Junior Alonso | Photo: AP/Jorge Saenz

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.