Match report

Brazil Secures Narrow Win Over Paraguay in World Cup Qualification

Brazil
Brazil
1–0
FT
Paraguay
Paraguay
Jun 11, 2025

Brazil narrowly defeated Paraguay 1-0 in a crucial South American World Cup Qualification match, with Vinicius Junior scoring the winning goal in the 44th minute. Despite the scoreline, the game was tightly contested, with both teams showing determination and fighting spirit throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Brazil: 1 goal, scored by Vinicius Junior (44')
  • • Paraguay: 0 goals
  • • Yellow cards: Junior Alonso (6'), Vinicius Junior (28'), Bruno Guimaraes (45+3')
  • • Substitutions: Brazil made 4 changes, Paraguay made 5
  • • Final result: Brazil 1-0 Paraguay

Lineups

Brazil

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson (G)
  • 13 Vanderson (D)
  • 4 Marquinhos (D)
  • 3 Alexsandro (D)
  • 6 Alex Sandro (D)
  • 8 Bruno Guimaraes (M)
  • 5 Casemiro (M)
  • 11 Raphinha (M)
  • 21 M. Cunha (M)
  • 22 G. Martinelli (M)
  • 10 Vinicius Junior (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Bento
  • 23 Hugo Souza
  • 16 Wesley Franca
  • 15 L. Beraldo
  • 14 Leo Ortiz
  • 2 Danilo
  • 18 Andrey Santos
  • 17 Ederson
  • 7 Gerson
  • 20 Estêvão
  • 9 Richarlison
  • 19 Antony

Paraguay

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 R. Fernandez
  • 4 J. Caceres (D)
  • 15 G. Gomez (D)
  • 3 O. Alderete (D)
  • 6 J. Alonso (D)
  • 14 A. Cubas (M)
  • 20 M. Villasanti (M)
  • 8 D. Gomez (M)
  • 19 J. Enciso (M)
  • 10 M. Almiron (M)
  • 9 A. Sanabria (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Carlos Coronel
  • 22 O. Gill
  • 5 Fabian Balbuena
  • 13 A. Sandez
  • 2 G. Velazquez
  • 16 D. Bobadilla
  • 23 R. Lezcano
  • 17 Kaku
  • 21 I. Pitta
  • 11 Angel Romero
  • 7 R. Sosa
  • 18 G. Avalos

Timeline

  1. Paraguay
    6' Paraguay Card · Yellow Card
    Junior Alonso

    Foul

  2. Brazil
    28' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Vinicius Junior

    Foul

  3. Brazil
    44' Brazil Goal · Normal Goal
    Vinicius Junior · Assist: M. Cunha
  4. Brazil
    45'+3 Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Bruno Guimaraes

    Foul

  5. Paraguay
    61' Paraguay subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Villasanti · On: D. Bobadilla
  6. Paraguay
    61' Paraguay subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Gomez · On: Á. Romero
  7. Paraguay
    69' Paraguay subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Sanabria · On: G. Avalos
  8. Brazil
    74' Brazil subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alex Sandro · On: Beraldo
  9. Brazil
    78' Brazil subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Vinicius Junior · On: Richarlison
  10. Brazil
    79' Brazil subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Cunha · On: Gerson
  11. Paraguay
    86' Paraguay subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Junior Alonso · On: Agustín Sández
  12. Paraguay
    86' Paraguay subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Almirón · On: A. Romero
  13. Brazil
    89' Brazil subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Vanderson · On: Danilo

Match Stats

Stat Brazil Paraguay
Fouls 11 16
Pass Accuracy 86% 60%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 5
Corners 11 3
Total Passes 576 216
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 4 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 1
Possession 73% 27%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 495 130
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 3 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Vinicius Junior's goal in the 44th minute gave Brazil a crucial lead, shifting momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Paraguay's early substitutions (61') indicated a tactical shift, but did not affect the game's outcome.