The South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup resume on Thursday, November 14, with an exciting match between Venezuela and Brazil. This competition has become increasingly competitive, with teams across the continent striving for glory on the world stage. Venezuela, under the guidance of coach Fernando Batista, has formed a strong and competitive squad, while Brazil, the five-time world champions, are struggling to find their best form despite their star-studded lineup.
Currently, Venezuela finds itself in eighth place in the standings with 11 points, just one point behind Bolivia in the playoff zone. Although their recent results have been mixed, with a draw against Argentina followed by a loss to Paraguay, they remain determined to rise in the standings. A notable achievement was their hard-fought draw against Argentina, where they managed to equalize after being down.
On the other hand, Brazil’s recent resurgence, highlighted by a decisive 4-0 victory over Peru, has seen them climb to fourth place in the standings with 16 points, positioning them close to securing their ticket to the World Cup. Under coach Dorival Júnior, the team looks to continue building on their success from their recent matches, including a victory over Chile.
Key players for Venezuela include Jefferson Soteldo and Salomón Rondón, while Brazil boasts talents like Vinicius Junior and Raphinha playing for top European clubs. While Brazil may have the edge in individual skills, Venezuela has proven to be formidable at home, especially following their historic draw in Brazil just last month—the first time Venezuela has ever earned points in Brazil.
The match is set to kick off at 16:00 local time in Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador, translating to 17:00 in Venezuela, Paraguay, Chile, and Bolivia, and 18:00 in Uruguay, Argentina, and Brazil. This prime schedule means that fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter in one of the most highly anticipated matches of the South American qualifiers.
In their previous meeting on October 12, 2023, the teams faced off in Brazil, where Venezuela stunned the football world by securing a late equalizer. That match marked a historic moment for Venezuela, and many fans are eager to see if they can replicate or improve upon that performance in the upcoming clash.
As both teams prepare to battle for crucial points, anticipation grows for what promises to be a remarkable and impactful match in the context of World Cup qualification.
The match is not just about points—it’s about pride, history, and the opportunity to shine on one of football’s biggest stages.