Brazil was defeated 0-2 by the host country Uruguay in the 4th match of the World Cup 2026 South American qualification round
The Brazilian national team suffered a significant setback. Neymar’s painful image lying on the field became the symbol of Brazil’s defeat to Uruguay. They were completely helpless during their visit to the Centenario Stadium, even though the host Uruguay was not in top form.
The match was tightly contested, with Uruguay taking the initiative to play defensively and counter-attack. Brazil, on the other hand, was cautious and didn’t push their formation high up the field.
It wasn’t until the 42nd minute that the first dangerous situation of the match emerged. This moment led to the opening goal for Uruguay. The goal was scored by defender Araujo, who dribbled past Marquinhos and delivered a precise cross for Darwin Nunez to head home from close range.
Just 2 minutes after Uruguay’s opening goal, Brazil suffered a significant blow with Neymar’s injury. The superstar, who currently plays for Al-Hilal, went down after a disputed situation
Neymar displayed a painful expression, raising his hand to seek assistance from the medical team. Subsequently, he broke into tears as he had to be carried off the field on a stretcher.
The medical staff of the Brazilian national team has not yet disclosed the extent of Neymar’s injury. However, some journalists have speculated that he may have suffered a torn ligament.
Richarlison was brought in as a replacement for Neymar. However, Brazil’s attack remained stagnant throughout the second half. Throughout the match, they were unable to register a single shot on target
Uruguay Surpasses Brazil
On the contrary, Uruguay extended their lead with the second goal, which was brilliantly created by Darwin Nunez in the 77th minute. Despite being on the ground in a tussle with two Brazilian defenders, the Liverpool forward managed to kick the ball to his teammate De La Cruz, who slotted it home from close range, sealing a 2-0 victory for Uruguay.
This win pushed Uruguay to 7 points after 4 rounds, allowing them to move up to the 2nd position, just ahead of Brazil. Meanwhile, Brazil also has 7 points but dropped to 3rd place.
What’s even more noteworthy is their poor form leading up to the stormy phase. In November, Brazil will have to face Colombia and Argentina.
