Brazil Battles Paraguay in Crucial World Cup Qualifier! Watch live on Europeans24.com

Tonight (or rather, early morning in South Asia), all eyes are on the Neo Química Arena in São Paulo as Brazil hosts Paraguay in a vital FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifier. This Matchday 16 encounter is critical for the Seleção, who are looking to secure their first win under new manager Carlo Ancelotti on home soil and solidify their qualification hopes against a resilient Paraguayan side.

Date: Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Kick-Off: 21:45 BRT (Brazil, June 10); 20:45 PYT (Paraguay, June 10); 00:45 UTC (June 11)

Venue: Neo Química Arena, São Paulo, Brazil.

📺 Where & How to Watch

LIVE BROADCASTING ENDED

MATCH RESULT: BRAZIL 1 – 0 PARAGUAY

This high-stakes World Cup Qualifier will be broadcast across various regions:

Brazil: Likely via Globo and SporTV.

Paraguay is available on the GEN TV network, the Unicanal network, and the Trece network.

USA: Viewers can catch the action on Universo, Telemundo, Fubo, and ViX.2

UK: Available on the Premier Sports network.

Australia: Streaming via SBS on Demand.

India/South Asia: While some other qualifiers are on FanCode, reports indicate this specific match might not be live-streamed in India. Please check local listings.

🔍 Match Preview & Storylines

Brazil, under the new leadership of Carlo Ancelotti, is eager for a decisive victory on home turf. Their campaign has hit an inconsistent patch, with only one win in their last five qualifiers, including a frustrating goalless draw against Ecuador in Ancelotti’s debut. Despite dominating possession in that match, they struggled to create clear-cut chances. Currently sitting 4th in the CONMEBOL standings, they are just two points behind Paraguay. The Seleção will be desperate to rediscover their attacking flair.

Paraguay, led by coach Gustavo Alfaro, is in excellent form, riding a remarkable nine-match unbeaten run in qualifiers since September 2024.³ This impressive streak includes a significant 2-0 victory over Uruguay, which propelled them above Brazil into 3rd place in the CONMEBOL table. Los Guaraníes have showcased exceptional defensive discipline and are well-organized, making them a tough nut to crack. They will be confident of repeating their 1-0 victory over Brazil in September 2024.

Historically, Brazil holds a significant advantage with 50 wins to Paraguay’s 12 in 83 encounters, with 21 draws.⁴ However, recent meetings have often been tight affairs, including penalty shootout heartbreaks for Brazil in Copa América.

The match is being officiated by an experienced CONMEBOL refereeing team.

🚨 LIVE UPDATE: HALF-TIME!

As of this moment, the match has reached half-time with Brazil leading 1-0 against Paraguay, thanks to a goal from Vinicius Jr. in the 44th minute!

🔑 Key Storylines

Ancelotti’s Home Debut: This is Carlo Ancelotti’s first home game as Brazil’s head coach. Can he inspire his team to a much-needed victory and ignite their World Cup qualification campaign?
The Vinicius Jr. Factor: Vinicius Jr.’s goal at the stroke of half-time is crucial. Can he continue to be the difference-maker and lead Brazil to victory?
Paraguay’s Unbeaten Run: Will Paraguay’s impressive nine-match unbeaten streak in qualifiers continue, or will Brazil break it in São Paulo?
CONMEBOL Standings Shake-up: With both teams vying for direct qualification spots, the result of this match will significantly impact the tightly contested CONMEBOL table.

⚽ Vinicius Jr.: Brazil’s Golden Boy on Fire

Vinicius Jr. continues to shine as Brazil’s most electrifying player. The Real Madrid superstar, now 23, has become indispensable for the Seleção with his blistering pace, incredible dribbling, and growing goal-scoring prowess. His crucial 44th-minute goal against Paraguay has given Brazil the lead and is a testament to his decisive impact.

Having recently enjoyed another stellar club season, Vinicius Jr. is expected to carry Brazil’s attacking burden. His ability to create chances from wide areas and his clinical finishing will be vital as Brazil seeks to break down Paraguay’s disciplined defense and secure a much-needed home win.

⚽ Miguel Almirón: Paraguay’s Explosive Winger

For Paraguay, the dynamic winger Miguel Almirón provides the explosive pace and creativity that can unlock any defense. The Newcastle United star, at 31 years old, is a tireless worker with an eye for goal and a knack for crucial assists. His energy and directness are essential to Paraguay’s counter-attacking strategy.

Almirón’s ability to drive forward from midfield and link up with his forwards will be crucial for Paraguay to trouble Brazil’s defense. As they look to maintain their strong defensive record and snatch a valuable point or even a historic win on Brazilian soil, Almirón’s individual brilliance could be the key.