Could Brazil really miss out on the World Cup in 2026? Where the Selecao has gone wrong as injuries to Neymar and Vinicius Jr pile on the pressure ahead of a huge clash with old foes Argentina
Brazil does not play many big games outside of tournaments. This is not a team that understands the concept of desperation or having a game labelled as a “must-win.” Things aren’t supposed to get this intense or nervous until the World Cup or Copa America knockout stages. But here we are, in mid-November, in a World Cup qualifying campaign just under three years away, and the Selecao are sweating.
Prior to Tuesday’s clash with the defending champions at the Maracana, the five-time champions have won only two of their first five qualifiers.