How to watch Brazil vs Paraguay live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil know a home win against in-form Paraguay could secure their automatic qualification to the 2026 World Cup.

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In his debut as the new Brazil manager on Thursday, Ancelotti saw his side draw 0-0 away at Ecuador. Going forward it wasn’t great, but Ancelotti will get in-form Barcelona winger Raphinha back for this huge game (he was suspended for the draw at Ecuador) against surprise-package Paraguay. By the time they kick off Brazil will know whether or not a win will be enough to secure World Cup qualification as Venezuela kick off at Uruguay at 7pm ET on Tuesday. A win would also take them above Paraguay in the standings.

As for Paraguay, they recorded a massive 2-0 win against Uruguay on Thursday to boost their hopes of qualifying for a World Cup for the first time since 2010. Miguel Almiron is their star but they also have Brighton youngsters Juilo Encisco and Diego Gomez as Paraguay have surprised everyone and sit third in the qualifying table in South America. No matter what happens in this game in Sao Paulo, La Albirroja look certain to be heading to the 2026 World Cup next summer. That is a huge achievement.

How to watch Brazil vs Paraguay live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 8:45pm ET, Tuesday (June 10)
Venue: Neo Quimica Arena — Sao Paulo, Brazil
Streaming, TV channel: Universo

Brazil team news, focus

Getting Raphinha back from suspension is huge and he will start with Vinicius and probably Matheus Cunha in attack. Ancelotti has to get Brazil’s talented forwards going as he knows defensively they are solid. This is all about Ancelotti getting the balance right and starting to build the right combinations one year out from the World Cup.

OUT: Gabriel Magalhaes (hamstring - MORE), Gabriel Jesus (torn ACL)

Paraguay team news, focus

Brighton’s young midfielder Diego Gomez could miss this one after he came off against Uruguay. Almiron will look to buzz around as always in attack, while Enciso loves to create and feeds off Almiron and Torino striker Antonio Sanabria.

QUESTIONABLE: Diego Gomez (physical discomfort)

Brazil vs Paraguay prediction

This feels like Brazil will get the win they need to kick-start Ancelotti’s reign. Raphinha coming back is huge and will be the difference. Brazil 3-0 Paraguay.