2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

For the third time in the last year, Brazil and Uruguay are set to clash in a high-stakes, big-picture game.

Brazil and Uruguay’s final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier of the calendar year comes in the Seleção’s backyard at the Arena Fonte Nova. The hosts trail La Celeste by two points in the CONMEBOL standings and are looking for revenge after Uruguay eliminated them from Copa América 2024. Marcelo Bielsa’s side also defeated Brazil back in October 2023 in the two teams’ first 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying meeting.

Uruguay will be looking to make it three wins in a row against Brazil, especially after a thrilling 3-2 comeback win against Colombia just four days before. Brazil, meanwhile, only managed a 1-1 draw with Venezuela, with Vinícius Júnior failing to convert from the spot.

If Dorival Júnior’s team is to bounce back and beat Uruguay, it will have to be without the injured Neymar, Alisson, Rodrygo, Éder Militão, Bremer and Guilherme Arana. Vanderson is also suspended for the match due to accumulation of yellow cards.

The two South American powerhouses will leave it all on the pitch in pursuit of three points as they battle for places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Last meeting: Uruguay 0–0 Brazil (pen 4–2) – 2024 Copa América (6 July 2024)

Viewers can watch Brazil vs. Uruguay on UNIVERSO, Vix Premium Deportes 3 and FuboTV. Those without one FuboTV subscription can sign up for a seven-day free trial to watch the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Outside the US, Brazil vs. Uruguay will be broadcast on TyC Sports, Globo and Caracol TV Canal 1.

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