This was an opportunity for the Rouge et Bleu stopper, who was in the starting line-up and captain for the match, to wear the green and gold jersey for the 100th time in his career.
BRAZIL - CHILE: 3-0 (1-0)
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - CONMEBOL Zone - Matchday 17
Maracanã-Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho (Rio de Janeiro)
Goals: Estêvão (38'), Paqueta (72') and Bruno Guimarães (76').
BRAZIL: Alisson - Wesley, Gabriel Magalhães, Marquinhos (c), Douglas Santos - Bruno Guimarães, Casemiro (Andrey Santos, 66') - Estêvão (Luiz Henrique, 66'), Raphinha (Richarlison, 78'), Gabriel Martinelli (Paqueta, 71') - João Pedro (Kaio Jorge, 71'). Coach: Carlo Ancelotti.
CHILE: Vigouroux - Roman, Diaz, Maripan - Hormazabal, Loyola (Echeverria, 77'), Pizarro, Suazo (c) - Cepeda (Assadi, 77'), Brereton (Tapia, 59'), Aravena (Gutierrez, 77'). Manager: Nicolas Cordova.
1. Argentina / 38 points, +22 (17 matches played)
2. Brazil / 28 points, +8 (17 matches played)
3. Uruguay / 27 points, +10 (17 matches played)
4. Ecuador / 26 points, +8 (17 matches played)
5. Colombia / 25 points, +7 (17 matches played)
6. Paraguay / 25 points, +3 (17 matches played)
7. Venezuela / 18 points, -7 (17 matches played)
8. Bolivia / 17 points, -19 (17 matches played)
9. Peru / 12 points, -14 (17 matches played)
10. Chile / 10 points, -18 (17 matches played)
