An 89th-minute goal by substitute Luiz Henrique gave Brazil a 2-1 away win over Chile on Thursday in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match. The win meant under-pressure Brazil coach Dorival Júnior's team will finish the ninth round of the round-robin competition in fourth place in South American qualifying.

Chile, one of the worst-performing teams in South American qualifying, opened the scoring seconds after the kickoff at the National Stadium in Santiago

Brazil secured a 2-1 victory over Chile thanks to a goal by substitute Luiz Henrique scored in the 89th minute. The match started with a surprise as veteran striker Eduardo Vargas scored for Chile just two minutes in, heading the ball over Manchester City’s goalkeeper Ederson.