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Sports Desk June 05, 2025 : With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just a year away, teams are in the final stages of a grueling qualification campaign. Seven nations have already secured their spots, and in the current FIFA window, at least six more teams from South America and Asia could clinch their tickets. Among them is Brazil, the five-time world champions, who have a chance to confirm their place as early as Wednesday—but their fate hinges not only on their performance but also on Venezuela’s results.
How Brazil Can Secure Their World Cup Ticket
Brazil currently sits fourth in the South American qualification standings. In this FIFA window, they face two crucial matches—one against Paraguay and the other against Ecuador. To secure direct qualification, Brazil must win both games.
Brazil currently sits fourth in the South American qualification standings. In this FIFA window, they face two crucial matches—one against Paraguay and the other against Ecuador. To secure direct qualification, Brazil must win both games.
However, their path isn’t entirely in their control. Coach Carlo Ancelotti’s team will also need to keep an eye on Venezuela. If Venezuela fails to secure three points in at least one of their matches and Brazil defeats Paraguay, a win against Ecuador in their second match could seal Brazil’s spot in the 2026 World Cup.
South America’s Qualification Scenario
In the South American zone, the top six teams will qualify directly for the World Cup, while the seventh-placed team will enter an intercontinental playoff. Argentina has already secured their place. Ecuador and Uruguay could also confirm their spots in this window if they defeat Brazil and Peru, and Paraguay and Venezuela, respectively.
In the South American zone, the top six teams will qualify directly for the World Cup, while the seventh-placed team will enter an intercontinental playoff. Argentina has already secured their place. Ecuador and Uruguay could also confirm their spots in this window if they defeat Brazil and Peru, and Paraguay and Venezuela, respectively.
For Brazil, the equation is straightforward: they must beat Paraguay, and if Venezuela drops points in any of their matches, a victory against Ecuador will ensure Brazil’s qualification.
Asia’s Qualification Picture
Alongside South America, Asia’s qualification race is heating up. Following Iran and Japan, four more teams—Uzbekistan, South Korea, Jordan, and Australia—could secure their spots in this window:
Alongside South America, Asia’s qualification race is heating up. Following Iran and Japan, four more teams—Uzbekistan, South Korea, Jordan, and Australia—could secure their spots in this window:
- Uzbekistan: A draw against the United Arab Emirates or a win against Qatar.
- South Korea: A draw against Iraq or a win against Kuwait.
- Jordan: A win against Oman and a draw against Iraq.
- Australia: A win against Japan and a draw against Saudi Arabia.
Teams Already Qualified
- Canada, Mexico, United States (as host nations)
- Argentina (South America)
- Iran, Japan (Asia)
- New Zealand (Oceania)
The Road to the World Cup
The 2026 World Cup will kick off on June 11 at Mexico’s Azteca Stadium, with the final set for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Will Brazil celebrate qualification as early as Wednesday night, or will they have to wait for Venezuela’s results? The answers will unfold in the thrilling drama of this World Cup qualification campaign.
The 2026 World Cup will kick off on June 11 at Mexico’s Azteca Stadium, with the final set for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Will Brazil celebrate qualification as early as Wednesday night, or will they have to wait for Venezuela’s results? The answers will unfold in the thrilling drama of this World Cup qualification campaign.
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