On Thursday, November 11th, the Brazilian national team took a big step towards inscribing their name in the upcoming 2022 Qatar World Cup. La Canarinha defeated Colombia 1-0 with a goal from Lucas Paquetá after a pass from Neymar in the 72nd minute of the second half. In the Arena Corinthians stadium, managed by Tite, they earned three points, maintained their unbeaten streak, and secured their spot in the World Cup for the following year.
With this new victory, La Verdeamarela is the sole leader in the South American Qualifiers standings with 34 points and one game less. The scorer of the only goal in the match against Los Cafeteros commented that they achieved their main goal with their national team.
"Qualifying is the result of the work we have been doing for a long time. This was our main goal, to qualify Brazil for the World Cup, and thank God, we have achieved it." Now we have to keep thinking game by game, we have Argentina ahead," Paquetá said, according to the CBF website.
YOU CAN SEE: Neymar and Paquetá shine in Brazil's victory over Colombia
Missing a key player for the Albiceleste match
In the 84th minute of the match against Colombia, Casemiro was booked. This sanction means that the experienced Real Madrid player will not be able to be present against the Argentine national team due to accumulation of yellow cards (2). He had previously received a card against the Peruvian national team in matchday 10. Tite may now consider Fabinho as a replacement for the number '5' absence.
When and where will the South American classic be?
Argentina vs. Brazil will be played on Tuesday, November 16th at 6:30 PM (Peruvian time) for matchday 14 of the South American Qualifiers.