Brazil v Chile qualifiers: live stream, stats, history, line-ups | OneFootball

Brazil and Chile face off on Thursday night, starting at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro (RJ). The match is part of the 17th round of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

Check out more details on where to watch, statistics, lineups, and head-to-head history.

Where to watch Brazil vs. Chile live?

How Brazil comes into the match

Already qualified for the World Cup, the Brazilian National Team is in third place in the standings, with 25 points, the same as second-place Ecuador.

This match is expected to be the last appearance of the Seleção on home soil before the 2026 World Cup. Ticket sales are going strong, with over 45,000 already sold. The expectation is for a crowd of around 70,000 fans at Maracanã.

How Chile comes into the match

At the bottom of the Qualifiers, Chile has only ten points and no longer has a chance to go to the World Cup. The team hasn't won in the tournament for four matches, with three losses and one draw during this period.

Head-to-head history

Photo: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Brazil and Chile have faced each other 76 times in history. The Brazilian National Team has a wide advantage, with 54 wins, compared to just eight for the Chileans, along with 14 draws. Chile's last victory came in 2015.

In the last five meetings, Brazil has come out on top in all of them. The most recent match took place on October 10, 2024, in the ninth round of the Qualifiers, when the Seleção won 2-1 in Santiago.

Statistics

Brazil in the Qualifiers

Chile in the Qualifiers

Probable lineups

PHOTO: @rafaelribeirorio / CBF

In a press conference this morning, the Italian coach confirmed that the National Team will take the field with four forwards. One of the spots should go to João Pedro, confirmed as center forward by the coach.

Raphinha and Estêvão are also options for the attack, as is Gabriel Martinelli. Samuel Lino, Kaio Jorge, Luiz Henrique, and Richarlison are also competing for a spot.

In defense, Alisson should remain as the starter, as will Marquinhos, who has Gabriel Magalhães and Alexsandro as possible partners. The battle for the left side will be between Douglas Santos and Caio Henrique, while Wesley is the main option on the right.

Photo: Carlos Parra – Comunicaciones FFCh.

On Chile's side, interim coach Nicolás Córdova intends to use the match at Maracanã to test new names and give young talents some playing time, alongside more experienced players like Alexis Sánchez.

Probable Brazil lineup

BRAZIL: Alisson; Wesley, Marquinhos, Alexsandro (Gabriel Magalhães) and Douglas Santos (Caio Henrique); Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães; Estêvão, João Pedro, Raphinha, and Gabriel Martinelli Coach: Carlo Ancelotti

Probable Chile lineup

CHILE: Cortés; Hormazábal, Lichnovsky, Kuscevic, and Suazo; Echeverría, Núñez, and Osorio; Assadi, Cepeda, and Alexis Sánchez Coach: Nicolás Córdova (interim)

Refereeing

Alexis Herrera, from Venezuela, will be the referee for the match. (Photo: @rafaelribeirorio)

Referee: Alexis Herrera (VEN) Assistants: Lubin Torrealba (VEN) and Alberto Ponte (VEN) VAR: Ángel Arteaga (VEN)

Match details

Match: Brazil vs. Chile Tournament: 17th round of the South American Qualifiers Date: September 4, 2025, Thursday Time: 9:30 pm (Brasília time) Venue: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Where to watch: Globo (free-to-air) and SporTV (cable)

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