Brazil

Marquinhos asks Brazil fans to keep the faith

With a run of five wins, four losses and two draws, Brazil are fourth in the standings on 17 points, five behind leaders Argentina, with the top six qualifying automatically for the World Cup in North America. Uruguay are second on 19 points.

Man with explosives dies trying to enter Brazil's Supreme Court

The incident came ahead of a G20 summit next Monday and Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro that will gather leaders from around the world.

Thriving scorpion population is stinging problem for Brazil

The arachnids -- feared for the toxic stinger poised atop their tails -- are proliferating thanks to urbanization and warming temperatures.

Raphinha's penalty double helps Brazil to 4-0 win over Peru

Building on last week's 2-1 comeback win in Chile, Brazil looked livelier from the start and dominated possession, with late goals from Andreas Pereira and Luiz Henrique putting the gloss on an impressive performance.

Argentina seek to stay top as Brazil fight for form

Reigning world champions Argentina remain top with 19 points, holding a three-point lead over Colombia, despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela in their previous match, where Lionel Messi returned from injury.

Depleted Brazil brace for must-win World Cup qualifiers

Brazil are in unfamiliar territory, grappling with mounting pressure and uncertainty as they prepare for crucial World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Peru, without the help of key players sidelined by injuries.

Brazil's top court authorizes X to resume service in Brazil

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who had been locked in a months-long feud with Musk, gave X the green light to resume operations in Latin America's largest country effective immediately.

Militao out of Brazil's World Cup qualifiers with thigh injury

Real's Militao, who also missed last month's international fixtures with a leg injury, had travelled to Sao Paulo after featuring as a late substitute in Real's 2-0 win over Villarreal on Saturday.

Brazil beat Argentina to win sixth FIFA Futsal World Cup

The result brought Brazil their sixth world title in the ten editions of the tournament, and their first in 12 years after missing out on the final in both 2016 and 2021. Argentina, by contrast, featured in both those deciders, winning the first before losing to Portugal three years ago.

July 6, 2024
July 6, 2024

A lot to fix for Brazil against in-form Uruguay

Coming up against Uruguay, the standout performers of this Copa America so far, Brazil, missing their key player Vinicius Jr, will have a lot to fix in this heavyweight quarterfinal clash at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday morning.

July 6, 2024
July 6, 2024

Endrick to start for Brazil in Uruguay Copa clash: Dorival

Rising teenage star Endrick will be handed his first start for Brazil in their crunch Copa America quarterfinal clash with Uruguay, Brazil coach Dorival Jr. said Friday.

July 4, 2024
July 4, 2024

CONMEBOL admits referee mistake over penalty on Vinicius

CONMEBOL said the referee and VAR made a mistake in not awarding Brazil a penalty during Tuesday's group-stage 1-1 draw against Colombia when defender Daniel Munoz tripped Vinicius Jr inside the box.

July 2, 2024
July 2, 2024

Brazil await ‘great test’ in Colombia clash

Five-time World Cup champions Brazil and in-form Colombia meet in North California on Tuesday in a highly-anticipated Copa America clash with more than just the Group D lead on the line.

June 30, 2024
June 30, 2024

‘We want to put Brazil in the place we deserve’

Even in Brazil's Copa America opener this year - a goalless draw against Costa Rica - Vinicius ended up being substituted halfway through the second half after not managing a single scoring attempt. After that, Brazil manager Dorival Jr changed tack and that decision paid back in a major way.

June 29, 2024
June 29, 2024

Brazil coach hails 'dynamic' Vinicius after win over Paraguay

Vinicius terrorised Paraguay's defence with his pace and trickery as he scored two goals in an impressive display, a far cry from his performance in Brazil's 0-0 draw with Costa Rica in their opening group stage match, in which he was largely ineffectual.

June 29, 2024
June 29, 2024

Vinicius stars as Brazil beat Paraguay

Brazil's Vinicius Junior scored twice in his side's 4-1 Copa America victory over Paraguay in a Group D clash at Allegiant Stadium in Nevada on Saturday, bouncing back from a lacklustre display in his first game of the tournament.

June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024

Supporting Brazil doesn't require disliking Argentina: Tasnia Farin

Dhaka's celebrated actress, Tasnia Farin, experienced the thrill of watching a football match from the gallery for the very first time. She attended Copa America 2024 held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, on Wednesday morning, as per Bangladesh time.

June 25, 2024
June 25, 2024

Brazil held to goalless draw by Costa Rica

Brazil had more than 75% possession in the first half and had a goal disallowed for offside but struggled to crack open the disciplined Costa Rican defence.

June 24, 2024
June 24, 2024

Brazil start Copa America mission with Costa Rica encounter

Brazil open their 2024 Copa America campaign against Costa Rica on Monday in Los Angeles with a whole new look almost from top to bottom, with Real Madrid's rising star Vinicius Jr leading a group that were waiting for an opportunity for a fresh start.