The hard-fought victory of Brazil over Chile by 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers brought a wave of relief to Brazilian fans. In the thrilling match in Santiago, the Brazilian National Team, led by Dorival Júnior, showed determination by turning the game around in the final minutes. The goals by Igor Jesus and Luiz Henrique were crucial to securing the three points.  

Match Summary

Chile took the lead right from the first minute with Vargas, capitalizing on a mistake from the Brazilian defense. However, at 45 minutes into the first half, Igor Jesus, in his debut for the National Team, equalized the match with a precise header. In the second half, despite the challenges and pressure from Chile, it was Luiz Henrique who scored the winning goal, finishing with class at 44 minutes​.  

Fans' Reactions and Dorival Júnior's Strategies

On social media, fans celebrated the comeback intensely, with messages like: “This is the Brazil we love! Sensational turnaround!” and “Dorival saved the team in the end, what a goal from Luiz Henrique!”. Others, however, criticized the initial performance: “The National Team needs to improve a lot, but at least we came away with the win”​. Dorival Júnior, for his part, commented after the match that the team is still seeking consistency but highlighted the mental strength of the players to pursue the result until the end.