Referee blows the full-time whistle as Brazil register a thumping 3-0 victory over Chile at the Maracana.
Referee blows the full-time whistle as Brazil register a thumping 3-0 victory over Chile at the Maracana.
Three minutes of added time. Selecao now minutes away from sealing victory at the Maracana.
Bruno Guimarães adds the gloss on a fine evening with side's third goal as they seal points for Brazil in this crucial WC qualifier.
Brazil 3-0 Chile 76'
What a week for the West Ham attacker! After scoring for his club, he follows it up with another for his country. 2-0 up and this could be another victory for the Selecao and Ancelotti.
Brazil 2-0 Chile 72'
In a rare attempt, Chilean right-back finds himself in ample space and tries to cross but his delivery goes straight into Alisson's hands.
Brazil 1-0 Chile 69'
We see some new players on to the pitch with Casemiro and Estevao being replaced by Henrique and A. Santos.
Brazil 1-0 Chile 65'
Brazil will be looking to add second goal in this half with all of their attackers capable of doing so. Chile, on the other hand, are looking bright and positive with the ball.
Brazil 1-0 Chile 51'
On we go for the second-half between Brazil and Chile at the Maracana.
Brazil 1-0 Chile HT'
Chile's Maripan is sent off for a careless challenge. The referee has a good look at it and straight away shows a red card. Tough night now for the visitors.
Brazil 1-0 Chile 45'
Goallllllllllllllllllllllllllll!!! Just as we were waxing lyricals of him, Estevao scores for his national side. The Chelsea star, who been impressive in this half, rounds off with a goal as Selecao go 1-0 up in this qualifier.
Brazil 1-0 Chile 38'
Brazilian right-back Wesley tries an audacious attempt from outside the box but the defender loses balance as his shot goes off the mark. Visuals later show Joao Pedro trying to up the noise decibels inside the Maracana.
Brazil 0-0 Chile 35'
Chelsea fans were left impressed with Estêvão in their Premier League games and the Brazilian is carrying that form onto the international stage.
Brazil 0-0 Chile 25'
Selecao are proving to be the more dominant side on their own turf but are unable to break down the Chile defence despite having loads of Premier League talent on the field.
Brazil 0-0 Chile 15'
Brazil win a free-kick in enemy terrirory as Raphinha sends the ball into the box, where Casemiro gets ahead of his man, scores. However, VAR rules it off and it stands 0-0.
Brazil 0-0 Chile 5'
Brazil kicks off the match, shooting from right to left.
Brazil 0-0 Chile 1'
"For me, it is a new experience, very beautiful, my first time at Maracana, in the temple of world football," said Ancelotti.
"A new experience that I will always have in my memories. The game... I hope for the maximum, that the team plays well, takes confidence and that they have a good attitude and intensity in the game."
The Brazil vs Chile FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match will not be livestreamed or telecasted anywhere in India.
Chile confirmed lineup: Lawrence Vigouroux; Fabian Hormazabal, Guillermo Maripan, Paulo Diaz, Ivan Roman; Vicente Pizarro, Felipe Loyola, Gabriel Suazo; Alexander Aravena, Lucas Cepeda, Brereton Diaz.
Hello and welcome to everyone joining us at this hour for some FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL qualifying action. Brazil host Chile in what will be the Selecao's final home qualifier, and we will bring to you the build-up and live updates from the football match.
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