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.

December 5, 2023
December 5, 2023

Venues revealed for 2024 Copa America

Next year's 48th edition of the Copa America, featuring 10 South American nations and six North American teams, will be held in 14 venues across 10 US states, organizers said on Monday.

November 25, 2023
November 25, 2023

FIFA open disciplinary proceedings after Brazil-Argentina brawl

FIFA on Friday confirmed disciplinary proceedings have been opened into the football federations of Brazil and Argentina after a brawl delayed the start of a 2026 World Cup qualifying match.

November 22, 2023
November 22, 2023
November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023

Diaz brace sinks Brazil

Liverpool's Diaz scored two goals in five minutes as Colombia came from behind to stun Brazil.

November 7, 2023
November 7, 2023

Rising star Endrick gets Brazil call-up at 17

Seventeen-year-old rising star Endrick, hailed as one of Brazilian football's great hopes, got his first call-up for national team duty Monday as coach Fernando Diniz seeks to replace injured star Neymar.

November 1, 2023
November 1, 2023

Vinicius extends Real Madrid deal until 2027

Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior has signed a new contract with Real Madrid that runs until 2027, the Spanish club announced on Tuesday.

October 19, 2023
October 19, 2023

Ronaldinho’s brief stopover in Dhaka

Brazilian legend Ronaldinho Gaucho spent a hectic 12 hours in Dhaka yesterday on way to Dubai from Kolkata, where he had spent the previous two days and attended a number of events.

October 12, 2023
October 12, 2023

Ronaldinho's Dhaka trip confirmed

Brazil's World Cup-winning footballer Ronaldinho Gaucho will visit Bangladesh on a short trip on October 18, confirmed sports promoter Shotodru Dutta.

October 12, 2023
October 12, 2023

Diniz excited about Neymar, Vinicius combination

Diniz took temporary charge of Brazil when Tite left the role following their quarter-final exit at the World Cup in Qatar and will be replaced by Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti next year

September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023

Richarlison to seek psychological help on return to England

The 26-year-old Brazilian was photographed crying on the bench after being taken off 71 minutes into the 2026 World Cup qualifier in Belem.