Rodrygo’s deflected goal in the 30th minute gave Brazil a crucial 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their 2026 World Cup qualifying match, boosting their campaign after a shaky start. The win moved Brazil into fourth place in the South American standings, but they still have a significant gap to close to Argentina, the current leader.
Bahrain pulled off a major upset in the third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, defeating Australia 1-0 away thanks to a late own goal. The victory, Bahrain’s first ever against Australia, was a stunning result considering Australia’s higher ranking and previous dominance over their opponents.
