The decisive moment came in the 20th minute when Diego Gomez scored the winning goal, catching Brazil off guard and capitalizing on their subpar performance.
Brazil's defeat marks their fourth loss in the last five World Cup qualifiers, a worrying trend that has seen them slump to fifth place in the South American qualifying standings with 10 points. In contrast, Paraguay's hard-fought win propelled them to seventh place with nine points, a significant boost in their quest to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
The implications of this result are significant, as the top six teams in the South American qualifying standings will automatically qualify for the World Cup, while the seventh-placed team will face an inter-confederation playoff. Brazil's struggles in the qualifiers have raised alarm bells, with manager Dorival Jr. still searching for the right formula and players struggling to find their footing.
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