Venezuela vs. Brazil live scores: World Cup qualification results, stats as Selecao seek second spot in CONMEBOL standings

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Brazil will temporarily move into second place in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings if they defeat Venezuela in Thursday’s international.

The Selecao have recovered from a tough start to the 2026 qualification process, with four wins from their last four putting them comfortably back in the mix as they look to secure a place at the finals in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

Venezuela are also very much in the hunt for a qualification spot, with the top six in the standings at the end of the qualifying phase all securing a place in the group stage for the tournament in 19 months’ time. Seventh place could also see them reach the final, although they would have to go through an intercontinental play-off in that event.

Sporting News provides live score updates for this match.

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Venezuela vs Brazil score

1st half Goal scorers
Venezuela 0 —
Brazil 0 —

Starting lineups:

Venezuela (4-2-3-1, right to left): 22. Rafael Romo (GK) – 4. Jon Aramburu, 3. Wilker Angel, 14. Ruben Ramirez, 15. Miguel Navarro – 6. Yangel Herrera, 13. Jose Martinez – 20. Eduard Bello, 7. Jefferson Savarino, 16. Jhon Murillo — 23. Salomon Rondon

Brazil (4-2-3-1, right to left): 23. Ederson (GK) – 13. Vanderson, 4. Marquinhos, 14. Gabriel Magalhaes, 16. Abner – 15. Gerson, 5. Bruno Guimaraes – 20. Savinho, 10. Raphinha, 7. Vinicius Junior – 9. Igor Jesus

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CONMEBOL World Cup 2026 qualification standings

After a rocky start to this qualification process, Brazil have steadied the ship a bit and are in fourth place after 10 games. Venezuela is eighth, but only two points outside the top five.

Pos Team GP Pts WDL DG
1. Argentina 10 22 7-1-2 14
2. Colombia 10 19 5-4-1 7
3. Uruguay 10 16 4-4-2 7
4. Brazil 10 16 5-1-4 6
5. Ecuador 10 13 4-4-2 2
6. Paraguay 10 13 3-4-3 0
7. Bolivia 10 12 4-0-6 -10
8. Venezuela 10 11 2-5-3 -2
9. Peru 10 6 1-3-6 -11
10. Chile 10 5 1-2-7 -13

Venezuela vs. Brazil predicted lineups, team news

The most notable absence for La Vinotinto is starting defenseman Jordan Osoriohas been missing for Italian side Parma since picking up a back injury during the previous international break.

They are also without a backup goalkeeper Joel Graterolwho tore his patellar ligament in early October while playing for his club, Colombian giants America de Cali.

Venezuela has apparently moved on from seasoned veterans Josef Martinez and Roberto Rosalesas neither has received a call-up since being left out of the Copa America roster.

Venezuela starting line-up (4-2-3-1, right to left): Romo (GK) – Aramburu, Angel, Ramirez, Navarro – Herrera, Martinez – Bello, Savarino, Murillo – Rondon

Venezuela substitutes: Farinez, Ferraresi, Makoun, Rincon, Cadiz, Segovia, Machis, Baroja, Andrade, Casseres Jr.

Damaged: Osorio (back), Graterol (knee).
Suspended: No.

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Brazil coach Dorival confirmed his squad in his pre-match press conference: Vinicius Junior will start instead Rodrygo in the only change from the 4-0 win over Peru in October.

In addition to the continued absence of Neymarwho remain on the injury list are the most notable names missing for Brazil Rodrygo and Real Madrid teammate You Militao, both of whom suffered serious injuries in their latest win over Osasuna last weekend. Rodrygo picked up a thigh problem and will be out for over a month, while Militao has torn his ACL again, which will leave the defender on the sidelines for an extended period.

Militao joins his Brazilian defender Bremen and Flamengo striker Pedro on the long-term shelf, with both having suffered the same knee injury in recent months.

Also out injured is the goalkeeper Allison, who remains absent from Liverpool action with a hamstring tear, while Yan Couto was not called up as he has only just returned to action for Borussia Dortmund after a month-long muscle injury.

Brazil’s starting line-up (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ederson (GK) – Vanderson, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Abner – Gerson, Guimaraes – Savinho, Raphinha, Vinicius – Jesus

Brazil substitutes: Weverton, Danilo, Ortiz, Arana, Paqueta, Martinelli, Bento, Murillo, Andre, Pereira, Luiz Henrique, Estevao

Damaged: Rodrygo (thigh), Militao (ACL), Neymar (hamstring), Alisson (hamstring), Bremer (ACL), Pedro (ACL), Couto (fitness).
Suspended: No.

What time is Venezuela vs. Brazil kick off?

This FIFA World Cup qualifier will take place at Estadio Monumental de Maturin in Maturin, Venezuela and starts at 17.00 local time.

Here’s how that kickoff time translates across some of the major global territories:

Date Kickoff time
USA Thu Nov 14 4 p.m. ET
Canada Thu Nov 14 4 p.m. ET
Australia Fri, Nov 15 8am AEDT
Great Britain Thu Nov 14 21:00 GMT
India Fri, Nov 15 2:30 AM IST

Venezuela vs Brazil statistics, head-to-head record

This will be the 31st meeting between these teams. Unsurprisingly, Brazil boast the superior record of 24 wins and just two losses from the first 30 matches.

Venezuela wins Drawing Brazil wins
2 4 24