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Brazil Vs Paraguay, FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Selecao Train With Eye On WC Berth

The Brazil national football team trained hard on Tuesday (June 10), the eve of its FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL qualifying game against Paraguay in Sao Paulo. Fourth-placed Brazil or third-placed Paraguay could secure a World Cup berth with a win in the match, as long as Venezuela lose at Uruguay. Carlo Ancelotti will make his home debut as Brazil coach in the clash. The hosts, who drew Ecuador 0-0 last week, are two points behind Paraguay. Only World Cup champions Argentina have qualified from South America so far.

FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers Brazil Training session pics
World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers, Brazil Vs Paraguay: Brazil Training session | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

Brazil's players attend a training session ahead of a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Paraguay, in Sao Paulo.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers Brazil Training session pics: Bruno Guimaraes
World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers, Brazil Vs Paraguay: Brazil Training session | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes heads the ball during a training session ahead of a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Paraguay, in Sao Paulo.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers Brazil Training session pics: Raphinha
World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers, Brazil Vs Paraguay: Brazil Training session | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

Brazil's Raphinha and teammates stretch during a training session ahead of a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Paraguay, in Sao Paulo.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers Brazil Training session pics: Carlo Ancelotti
World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers, Brazil Vs Paraguay: Brazil Training session | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti plays with a ball during a training session ahead of a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Paraguay, in Sao Paulo.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers Brazil Training session pics: Alisson Becker
World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers, Brazil Vs Paraguay: Brazil Training session | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

Brazil's goalkeepers Alisson Becker, left, Bento, center, and Hugo Souza listen to coach Carlo Ancelotti during a training session ahead of a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Paraguay, in Sao Paulo.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers Brazil Training session pics: Carlo Ancelotti
World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers, Brazil Vs Paraguay: Brazil Training session | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti listens to a question during a press conference prior to a training session ahead of a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Paraguay, in Sao Paulo.

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