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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Ancelotti's Brazil Clinch World Cup Spot with Narrow Win
Caption: Ancelotti's Brazil Clinch World Cup Spot with Narrow Win. Brazil are heading to the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 win over Paraguay secured their qualification — and handed new manager Carlo Ancelotti his first victory in charge. The breakthrough came in the second half when Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. finished from close range, thanks to clever build-up play by Matheus Cunha, who’s set to join Manchester United. After a goalless debut draw against Ecuador, this win confirms Brazil’s place in every World Cup in history. Vinicius said: “It wasn’t our best performance, but the most important thing is winning.” Meanwhile, reigning champions Argentina drew 1-1 with Colombia. Luis Diaz scored a stunning solo goal before Argentina, down to ten men after Enzo Fernandez saw red, equalised late via Thiago Almada. Ecuador also sealed their spot for next summer’s tournament in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. with a 0-0 draw in Peru. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Sports,Ancelotti,Brazil,World,Cup,qualification,Paraguay,Vinicius,Cunha,Manchester,United,Ecuador,Argentina,Colombia,Luis,Diaz,Fernandez,Almada,Peru,Canada,Mexico,USA
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