Vinicius gives Brazil dramatic win vs Colombia in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Highlights and goals

Brazil beat Colombia 2-1 for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers and you lived every moment of this exciting game here, on Bolavip.

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Brazil clinches an incredible victory thanks to a stunning goal from Vinícius in the final minute of the match. Impressive! The game was full of intensity, and the Colombians will be left regretting what could have been a historic draw.

Vinicus makes a incredible individual play an with a long shot makes an impressive goal!

In the final minutes of the match, Brazil has Colombia pinned down on the field, desperately trying to secure the long-awaited win.

Andrés Carrascal comes on for Jhon Arias, and Rafael Borré replaces Jhon Córdoba.

With two consecutive dangerous plays, Brazil puts pressure on the Colombian defense, which is holding strong for now.

For Colombia: Carlos Cuesta comes on for Davinson Sánchez.

For Brazil: Bento replaces Alisson, Savinho enters for Rodrygo, André replaces Bruno Guimarães, and Wesley comes on for Vanderson.

After a free kick, Alisson Becker and Davidson Sanchez makes a scary clash and a surprise KO. Sanchez and Alisson subbed off after that clash.

The goal disallowed for Colombia was due to a foul on the goalkeeper, not for offside.

They win a free kick at midfield, take it quickly, and attempt to catch Alisson off guard with a shot from outside the box.

Luis Díaz wins a dangerous free kick in a threatening position for Brazil.

And in the end, it was a great cross from James Rodríguez, but with a poor reception. The ball ended up going in, but it was ruled offside.

Brazil had a poorly taken corner, giving Colombia the chance for a counterattack, but they were also very erratic. A cross from Córdoba could have changed the story, but it didn't come to fruition.

After a counterattack, Brazil created a dangerous opportunity, but Vinicius squandered it. He tried three times, grabbing rebounds on each attempt, but the Colombian defense did an excellent job to deny him.

With a brilliant individual play, Vinícius takes a shot that Vargas manages to save.

The protagonist are back on the field after a intense first half.

Brazil ended the first half with slightly more possession than Colombia, holding 50.3% compared to 49.7%. This shows how evenly matched and intense the game has been. Brazil had 1 corner kick, while Colombia had 2. Colombia was caught offside 3 times, and Brazil had none.

Now, let's take a look Colombia recent results.

Colombia 0-1 Ecuador | FIFA World Cup Qualifier (November 19, 2024)
Uruguay 3-2 Colombia | FIFA World Cup Qualifier (November 15, 2024)
Colombia 4-0 Chile | FIFA World Cup Qualifier (October 15, 2024)
Bolivia 1-0 Colombia | FIFA World Cup Qualifier (October 10, 2024)
Colombia 2-1 Argentina | FIFA World Cup Qualifier (September 10, 2024)

Brazil faces a tight schedule ahead, but let's review their recent results.

Brazil 1-1 Uruguay | FIFA World Cup Qualifier (November 20, 2024)
Venezuela 1-1 Brazil | FIFA World Cup Qualifier (November 14, 2024)
Brazil 4-0 Peru | FIFA World Cup Qualifier (October 16, 2024)
Chile 1-2 Brazil | FIFA World Cup Qualifier (October 11, 2024)

Brazil and Colombia head to the locker rooms with a lot of complaints after an intense first half. The score remains 1-1.

They press Colombia deep in their area, but a foul by Raphinha gives the Colombian side some relief.

Brazilian defender Gabriel Guimarães fouls the Colombian number 10, earning a crucial free kick for Colombia. The Brazilian defender also receives a yellow card. However, Colombia fails to capitalize on the free kick.

Great play for Colombia, James assist Luis Diaz and ties the game!

Wasted opportunity as it ends in a foul on James. Colombia takes ball possession again.

In a risky possession, Alisson Becker was pressured by Muñoz, who ended up committing a foul on him.

Number 8, Gerson, comes off—likely due to injury—and Joelinton comes on.

Great feint by Rodrygo to destabilize the defense, but his pass fell short.

A dangerous play down the right wing orchestrated by Arias, but James couldn't finish it. This was followed by a completely wasted corner kick.

Mojica and Raphinha go up for the ball, but the Colombian player commits an aerial foul.

​Rodrygo made a dangerous play by bursting down the right wing and ending the move with a shot that went very close to the Colombian goal.

So far, a scrappy match with frequent small fouls disrupting the flow, but Brazil remains in control.

Raphinha makes the penalty!

Vinicius was fouled in attacking run!

First dangerous play for Brazil, but it ended in an attacking foul.

The 2026 World Cup Qualifiers is underway in Brasilia, Brazil.

Santos forward had been called up by coach Dorival Junior for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Lionel Messi’s Argentina, but was ruled out at the last minute due to physical issues.

“It seemed like the return was close, but unfortunately, I will not be able to wear the heaviest jersey in the world right now,” Ney expressed with regret in a message shared on his official Instagram account.

Regarding the reasons behind his omission, Neymar explained that the decision was made collectively with the national team’s medical staff and coach: “We had long conversations, and everyone knows how much I wanted to return, but we reached a consensus and decided not to risk it.”

Here's Colombia's lineup for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Brazil!

Here's Brazil's starting eleven for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Colombia!

The Mané Garrincha Stadium, host of the 2014 World Cup, the 2016 Olympic Games, and the 2021 Copa América, is one of the most iconic and important venues for Brazilian football. It was inaugurated in 1974, and in 2013, it underwent its most recent renovation, which resulted in a seating capacity of 72,800 spectators.

Its name is a tribute to the Brazilian football legend who won the World Cup twice and is remembered as one of the best players of the 20th century.

Currently, it is not only the home of the team coached by Dorival Júnior but also of clubs like Gama, Brasiliense, and Brasília.

This is what it looks like :

A general view of Arena BRB Mané Garrincha prior the FIFA World Cup 2026 South American Qualifier

James Rodriguez recently started for his team, Club León in Mexico, during their latest match, a defeat, without showing any signs of physical issues. For this reason, the Colombian star is expected to be in the starting lineup for tonight’s clash against Brazil.

Brazil have struggled in their last matches, many fans were expecting to watch Neymar’s anticipated return to the national team. However, the Santos star won’t be part of the squad for this international window.

Neymar was then ruled out at the last minute due to a muscle discomfort. The 33-year-old forward felt the injury prior to the Paulista Championship semifinal between Santos and Corinthians, which he eventually missed.

CONMEBOL has appointed a refereeing team and VAR crew from Venezuela. Referee Alexis Herrera will be accompanied by his fellow countrymen Jorge Urrego and Tulio Moreno as assistant referees. The fourth official will be Ángel Arteaga. In the VAR, the responsibility will fall to Juan Soto, alongside AVAR Carlos López. All of them are from Venezuela.

Brazil vs Colombia will get underway at 8:45 PM ET (5:45 PM PT).

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Welcome to our live blog of the World Cup Qualifiers!

Brazil and Colombia face off in a crucial matchup as both teams fight to strengthen their position in the race for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Stay tuned to Bolavip for everything you need to know about this highly anticipated showdown.

Stay with us to get the necessary information and fun facts in the preview before we bring you minute-by-minute updates throughout the game!