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June 11, 2025 9:03 AM

Brazil qualify for 2026 World Cup finals

Brazil secured their spot at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday with a 1-0 win over Paraguay, taking the second of South America's six automatic qualifying berths after champions Argentina booked their ticket in March. A goal from Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Jr. on the stroke of halftime in Sao Paulo made it a winning home debut for Brazil's new coach Carlo Ancelotti. Brazil extended their record as the only team to play in every edition of the World Cup, with the five-times winners set to make t...

April 27, 2025 11:28 AM

Brazil World Cup winner Jair da Costa dies at 84

Jair da Costa, a member of the Brazil squad that won the 1962 FIFA World Cup, has died at the age of 84, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said. A forward who began his professional career with Sao Paulo-based club Portuguesa, Jair made a name for himself at Inter Milan, where he won four Italian Serie A titles, two European Cups and two Intercontinental Cups over two spells. "The CBF deeply regrets the death of Jair, former right winger for the Brazilian national team, Portuguesa, an...

March 26, 2025 9:32 AM

Soccer: Brazil humiliated 4-1 by bitter rivals Argentina

Brazil were humiliated 4-1 by bitter rivals Argentina in South American World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday as the pressure mounted on manager Dorival Jr after his side were comprehensively outplayed and fortunate not to lose by more. After edging Colombia 2-1 at home on Thursday, Brazil came crashing back to earth against the world champions, who started the rout with a close-range strike by Julian Alvarez four minutes after kick-off. Alvarez took a through pass from Thiago Almada in his stride a...

April 18, 2024 4:02 PM

Brazil legend Romario announces shock return to professional football at 58

By: Aditya Ahuja Brazilian football legend Romario Faria has made a shocking return to professional football at the age of 58. Having retired from the sport in 2009, Romario's comeback has surprised fans around the globe. The 58-year-old helped Brazil lift the World Cup back in 1994, bagging the Golden Ball award after scoring five goals in the tournament. He also played for the likes of Barcelona, PSV Eindhoven, Flamengo and Vasco de Gama during his career, having played his last competit...