Brazil’s Premier League stars powered the Selecao to another World Cup qualifying win, a 3-0 victory over Chile on Thursday in Rio de Janeiro.
The five-time world champions had sewn up their spot at the 2026 World Cup well before kickoff, but there are roster spots to be won for Carlo Ancelotti’s men ahead of the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico this summer.
WATCH — Brazil vs Chile full match replay
Chelsea teenager Estevao Willian scored his first Brazil goal to deliver a halftime lead, and West Ham star Paqueta subbed into the game in the 71st minute before bagging a goal in the 72nd minute. Bruno Guimaraes scored one minute later.
Chile had already been eliminated from World Cup qualifying, while Brazil pull into second place. Argentina have already sealed the top points total in CONMEBOL.
Brazil vs Chile final score: 3-0
Estevao Willian 38', Lucas Paqueta 72', Bruno Guimaraes 73'
How to watch Brazil vs Chile live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 9:30 pm ET, Thursday
Venue: Estadio do Maracana — Rio de Janeiro
TV Channel: Universo
Streaming: Watch live
Bruno Guimaraes goal — Brazil 3-0 Chile (73rd minute)
Newcastle leader Bruno Guimaraes is on the scene to clean up a loose ball.
Lucas Paqueta goal — Brazil 2-0 Chile (72ndd minute)
Another Brazil goal from a London-based star, this one assisted by Luiz Henrique.
Paqueta had just entered the game in the 71st minute for Gabriel Martinelli (also a London man).
Estevao Willian goal (video) — Brazil 1-0 Chile (38th minute)
Chelsea’s 18-year-old striker has been very busy, and he’s earned the opener for dominant Brazil.
CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualification table (as of Sept. 3, 2025)
- Argentina - 35 points (+19 GD) — QUALIFIED
- Ecuador - 25 points (+8 GD)* — QUALIFIED
- Brazil - 25 points (+5 GD) — QUALIFIED
- Uruguay - 24 points (+7 GD)
- Paraguay - 24 points (+4 GD)
- Colombia - 22 points (+4 GD)
- Venezuela - 18 points (-4 GD)
- Bolivia - 17 points (-16 GD)
- Peru - 12 points (-11 GD)
Chile - 10 points (-15 GD)
*Three points were deducted from Ecuador’s total prior to the start of qualification for using a player whose legal passport contained false information.
Brazil team news, focus
OUT: Vinicius Junior (not in squad), Matheus Cunha (not in squad), Rodrygo (not in squad), Joelinton (groin), Eder Militao (knee), Alex Sandro (calf), Vanderson (calf)
Chile team news, focus
OUT: Benjamin Kuscevic (thigh), Felipe Loyola (shoulder)
Brazil vs Chile prediction
With handful of superstars not in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad this time around, there will be ample opportunity for someone to show up and show out and make their case for a place on the roster next summer. Brazil 2-0 Chile.