Brazil Regains Balance in 2026 ‍World Cup Qualifiers with 1-0 Win Over ⁤Ecuador

Sharjah 24 – Asad Khalil

Brazil’s national ⁢football‍ team bounced back in⁢ the South American⁤ qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, securing⁢ a 1-0 victory over ⁤Ecuador’s national team in the ⁣seventh round ​of the competition on ⁣Friday evening (Saturday morning GMT).

Real Madrid star Rodrigo scored the decisive goal in the 30th minute, unleashing a powerful shot from outside the penalty area that deflected off defender William Pacho before hitting ​the‍ crossbar and finding its ⁤way into the net.

This win marked Brazil’s first victory after a ‍string of three consecutive losses in qualifying matches against Uruguay, Colombia, and Argentina.

With this triumph, Brazil climbed to fourth place, increasing their score to 10⁣ points. Meanwhile, Ecuador suffered their⁣ first defeat, dropping to sixth place with 8 points‌ after three ⁢wins and two draws.

In other matches, ⁢Uruguay ⁣tied 0-0 with Paraguay, securing 14 points in second ⁢place, while Paraguay earned 6 points in seventh place. Peru drew ⁣1-1 with ⁤Colombia, with Peru taking the lead through Alexander Callens’ goal ‍in the 68th minute, only ‍for Colombia to equalize ‌with Luis ​Diaz’s goal in the ⁤82nd minute.

Peru’s score increased to 3 points in tenth place, while⁢ Colombia⁤ secured 13 points in third⁢ place.

Match Highlights

• Brazil defeats​ Ecuador 1-0 in the seventh round of South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
• Rodrigo scores the winning goal in the 30th minute.
• Brazil moves to fourth place with⁢ 10 points.
• Ecuador suffers their first defeat, dropping to sixth place with 8 points.
• Uruguay ties 0-0 with Paraguay, securing 14 points⁤ in second place.
• Peru draws 1-1 with Colombia, earning 3 ⁣points in tenth place.