In a highly anticipated 2026 World Cup qualifier, Uruguay secured a 2-0 victory over Brazil, with Darwin Nunez and Nicolas de la Cruz finding the net. The match took a distressing turn for Brazil when Neymar was forced off the field late in the first half due to what appeared to be a serious knee injury.
Nunez broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute with a diving header, providing Uruguay with the crucial opening goal. Just two minutes later, Neymar went down after a tussle for the ball with De la Cruz, exacerbating Brazil's woes.
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Sources within the Brazilian Football Association confirmed that Neymar had suffered a severe sprain to his left knee. Further tests would be conducted to assess the extent of the potential ligament damage. Brazil captain Casemiro expressed his hope that the injury is not severe, as Neymar is a vital player for the team. Neymar has faced numerous injury setbacks in the past, and the team empathizes with his struggles to maintain fitness and form.
Despite dominating possession in the first half, Brazil failed to convert any of their chances into goals. Uruguay then capitalized on their first shot on target, with Maxi Araujo delivering a well-placed cross to Nunez, who found the back of the net.
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Uruguay maintained their dominance in the second half, and De la Cruz extended the hosts' lead in the 77th minute with a close-range finish. Nunez played a crucial role by winning a challenge against two Brazilian defenders before providing the assist.
This victory marks Uruguay's first win against Brazil since 2001, delivering a significant morale boost.
Brazil's defeat not only ended their unbeaten streak in World Cup qualifiers since 2015, which spanned an impressive 37 games, but also left them level on seven points with Uruguay and Venezuela in the CONMEBOL standings. Earlier on Tuesday, Venezuela secured a 3-0 victory over Chile.
In other matches, Paraguay clinched their first win in the South American qualifiers with a 1-0 triumph over last-placed Bolivia in Asuncion. Additionally, Ecuador and Colombia played out a goalless draw.
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Leaders Argentina were also scheduled to face Peru on Tuesday, adding further excitement to the intense World Cup qualifying battles in the region.
SOURCE:
-FIFA.COM- "Neymar Sustains Injury In World Cup 26 Qualifying Defeat"
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