BRAZIL STEAL THE SHOW IN LAST-MINUTE THRILLER, MESSI LEFT FRUSTRATED

Sao Paulo, Brazil - The highly anticipated 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Brazil and Chile had fans on the edge of their seats as the game witnessed a stunning turn of events in the 89th minute. Substitute Luiz Henrique scored a jaw-dropping goal that gave Brazil an unprecedented 2-1 away win over Chile on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

This nail-biting win lifted massive pressure on Brazil coach Dorival Junior, allowing his team to take fourth place in the South American qualifying round-robin competition. Although the Chileans initially took the lead, Brazil managed to salvage their chances and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

This development brings renewed optimism among Brazilian soccer fans after an underwhelming run in the qualifying matches. As the Brazilian side showed a more all-rounded attack during their match against Chile, they demonstrated remarkable resilience that left the Chileans demoralized in their home turf.

Earlier in the evening, another qualifying match saw the game between Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Venezuela come to an unexpected 1-1 draw, even after being delayed for 30 minutes due to the unplayable condition of the pitch at Monumental Stadium in the Venezuelan city of Maturin. Argentina’s performance was a major source of disappointment for Messi fans, considering their footballing giant stature and sky-high expectations in the ongoing World Cup qualifying series.