Paquetá scores with first touch as Brazil beat Chile at Maracanã | OneFootball

While Carlo Ancelotti Tested Players, the Chilean National Team Watched Lucas Paquetá's Show

Already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Brazil defeated Chile 3-0 this Thursday (04) at the Maracanã. Midfielder Lucas Paquetá, a product of Flamengo's youth academy, helped the Brazilian National Team triumph in this 17th round of the Qualifiers, the last game of the Amarelinha on home soil.

In the Brazilian National Team, two former Flamengo players were on the field. This is because Lucas Paquetá and Wesley are from Flamengo's youth academy. Meanwhile, Samuel Lino, who had a brief stint with the club's under-17 team and recently returned to the professional squad, remained on the bench.

How Was the Game?

Brazil dominated the first half but struggled to open the scoring. Then, a chance created on the left wing reached Raphinha, who shot at the goalkeeper. The ball went up, and Estevão, formerly of Palmeiras, completed with a bicycle kick to find the back of the net against Chile.

In the second half, however, the Flamengo force was present. It only took Ancelotti to bring in Lucas Paquetá for the Brazilian National Team to score two consecutive goals. In one of the plays, the Flamengo academy product scored with a header. In the other, the midfielder participated with a dummy move that resulted in Bruno Guimarães' goal.

What Is Brazil's Next Game?

Next, away from home, the Brazilian National Team will face Bolivia next Tuesday (09) in El Alto. Thus, the 18th round match of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers will take place starting at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), with broadcast by the Globo network, open TV.

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