Brazil defeated Chile 3-0 at the Maracanã Stadium on September 4, 2025, securing their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and continuing a run of strong form under manager Carlo Ancelotti.
The victory, achieved with a team largely comprised of younger players, saw Estêvão Willian Almeida de Oliveira Gonçalves score in the 38th minute, followed by goals from Lucas Paquetá (72nd minute) and Bruno Guimarães (76th minute). Brazil dominated possession with 61% of the ball and registered 22 shots on goal, compared to Chile’s three, according to statistics released after the match.
While already qualified for the World Cup, Brazil used the match as an opportunity to experiment with a tactical setup featuring four forwards – Estevao, Raphinha, Martinelli, and Joao Pedro – a strategy Ancelotti had previewed in pre-match press conferences. The team was without key players Neymar, Vinicius, and Rodrygo.
Chile, already eliminated from World Cup contention, fielded a young squad, with a significant number of players under the age of 20. Despite their inexperience, the Chilean team proved to be competitive, particularly in the first half. However, they were unable to withstand Brazil’s increased pressure in the second half.
The result leaves Brazil in second place in the South American qualifying table with 28 points, behind Argentina who have 38. Chile remains in last place with 10 points. Brazil’s next match is scheduled for September 9th against Bolivia in El Alto, while Chile will host Uruguay on the same day.
According to TYC Sports, this win further solidifies Ancelotti’s impact on the Brazilian national team. The Olé newspaper reported that the match served as a “bank of tests” for the team as they prepare for the World Cup.
The match saw no red cards issued, with only one yellow card given to each team. Brazil completed 529 passes with an accuracy rate, while Chile managed 285 passes. Chile recorded 26 recoveries, significantly more than Brazil’s 6.
