Brazil Faces Chile in Crucial world Cup Qualifier – Here’s How to Watch
São Paulo will host a pivotal CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying match as Brazil takes on Chile on Tuesday, September 10. With qualification spots tightening, both teams are eager to secure points as the road to the expanded 2026 tournament continues.Brazil has already qualified with 35 points, while Chile, sitting in 10th place with 10 points, desperately needs a win to revive their hopes of reaching the finals.
This match carries significant weight for Chile, who face an uphill battle to secure one of the remaining qualifying berths.A loss would further diminish their chances, while a victory could inject vital momentum into their campaign.For Brazil, despite already securing their place, the game offers an opportunity to maintain their dominant form and experiment with squad combinations ahead of next summer’s tournament.
How to Watch Brazil vs. Chile
Date: Tuesday, September 10
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Team News
Brazil will be without several key players, including Vinicius Junior, Matheus Cunha, and Rodrygo. Injuries also sideline Joelinton (groin), Eder Militao (knee), Alex Sandro (calf), and Vanderson (calf).
Chile will be missing Benjamin Kuscevic (thigh) and Felipe Loyola (shoulder) due to injury.
CONMEBOL World Cup Qualification Standings (September 8, 2024)
- 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.
Prediction
Despite the absence of several stars, Brazil’s depth and home advantage position them as strong favorites. A 2-0 victory for Brazil is anticipated.
