Oman today_ In the 11th week of the South American World Cup qualifiers, Brazil played to a 1-1 draw against Venezuela. Vinícius Júnior missed a penalty, and Venezuela was reduced to 10 players in the final minutes. Rafinha, the standout Barcelona player this season, scored Brazil’s only goal. With 17 points, Brazil is in third place, 5 points behind leaders Argentina, who lost 2-1 to Paraguay in a crucial match. Argentina’s Lautaro Martínez scored, but goals from Antonio Sanabria and Omar Alderete helped Paraguay secure a victory. Argentina leads with 22 points, while Paraguay moves up to sixth. In another match, Ecuador triumphed 4-0 over Bolivia, with goals from Gonzalo Plata (twice), Enner Valencia, and Alan Minda. Ecuador now sits in fifth place. The top six teams will directly qualify for the 2026 World Cup, while the seventh will enter the playoff round.
Brazil’s Draw and Argentina’s Defeat in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
