Brazil will host Chile at the Maracana in their final home match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. They already have their qualification secured. So, the Selecao are entering this clash without pressure but will still want to end their campaign on a strong note.
Carlo Ancelotti began his tenure with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador and a narrow 1-0 win over Paraguay. With that, Brazil have lost just one game in their last eight qualifiers. Despite their improved form, the five-time champions sit behind Ecuador and remain 10 points adrift of leaders Argentina.
Hoy juega #LaRoja 🇨🇱🙌
— Selección Chilena (@LaRoja) September 4, 2025
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🏟️ Maracaná, Río de Janeiro.
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Chile, meanwhile, have endured a disastrous qualifying run and are set to finish bottom of the group regardless of the result here. Their away form has been dreadful as well. They’ve collected only one point and scored a single goal in eight matches on the road. With nothing but pride to play for, La Roja will face an enormous challenge in Rio.
Taking official competitions and FIFA international friendlies into consideration, the head-to-head record between Brazil vs Chile stands at:
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Brazil and Chile last met in October 2024 in the reverse fixture of this clash. The Selecao secured a vital 2-1 win in Santiago in that match. That late win proved crucial in maintaining Brazil’s automatic qualification hopes at the time. For Chile, the loss marked yet another defeat in a disappointing campaign that has seen them struggle throughout.
| Home Team | Away Team | Date | Scoreline | Competition |
| Chile | Brazil | Oct 10, 2024 | Brazil Win: 1-2 | World Cup Qualifiers |
| Brazil | Chile | Mar 24, 2022 | Brazil Win: 4-0 | World Cup Qualifiers |
| Chile | Brazil | Sep 03, 2021 | Brazil Win: 0-1 | World Cup Qualifiers |
| Brazil | Chile | Jul 03, 2021 | Brazil Win: 1-0 | Cope America Quarter-finals |
| Brazil | Chile | Oct 10, 2017 | Brazil Win: 3-0 | World Cup Qualifiers |
Carlo Ancelotti has chosen to rest several star players. This includes Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Endrick, and Eder Militao. This has left spaces open for younger talents. Marquinhos is expected to captain the side and make his 100th international appearance. With Matheus Cunha injured, Joao Pedro and Richarlison are likely options to lead the Brazilian attack.
Interim boss Nicolas Cordova has opted for a major squad overhaul after Chile’s dismal campaign. Veterans Alexis Sanchez, Arturo Vidal, and Charles Aranguiz have been dropped, signaling the end of an era. All three goalkeepers are uncapped. Meanwhile, nine players could make their international debuts as La Roja are beginning to build toward the future.
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