Brazil are locking horns with Bolivia in a South American World Cup qualifiers match today (September 9). The two teams meet at the Estadio Estadual Jornalista Edgar Augusto Proenca in Belem.
This is the first match of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers and La Selecao will be hoping to make a winning start. Bolivia, the ranked 83 side of the world, have always had modest run in these qualifiers, and they will be hoping to enjoy themselves on the ground.

The Full Time whistle blows in Belem and it is a perfect start for Brazil, who win the match 5-1. Neymar and Rodrygo scored braces, while Raphinha scored the odd goal as five-star Brazil kickstart their qualifiers campaign with three emphatic points.
We have a halt in the match as two persons entered the pitch. They also manage to get a selfie with Neymar, before getting tackled by the security.
Goaaaaaaal!! Neymar gets his 2nd goal with a fantastic finish. The ball from Danilo was decent and Neymar finishes it expertly to get his brace on the night.
A long-distance effort from one of the Bolivia players and Ederson had to be alert there. The shot was on target but the Brazilian keeper is behind it.
5 minutes added at the end of 90 minutes.
Neymar takes the free kick but the shot is off target. The Brazilian attacker couldn't keep the ball down in time.
Long possession for Brazil as they look to score their 5th goal. Finally it is a foul on Raphinha by Adrian Jusino. Free kick for Brazil at the edge of the box. Rodrygo is coming off and Gabriel Jesus comes on.
Around 5 minutes to go, and Brazil are comfortably coasting towards an emphatic start to their World Cup 2026 qualifiers campaign.
Joelinton squanders an opportunity. That was a decent pick out by Rodrygo to find Joelinton, but the latter heads it wide.
Neymar was close on that occassion. His thunderous shots comes off the post and the Brazilian was unlucky there.
An opportunity for Brazil to make it 5, but they fail to restore their four-goal advantage.
Goaaaaaal!! That is an emphatic finish by Victor Abrego. The Bolivian player made a superb run and then the finish was emphatic. The visitors get a consolation.
Bolivia are struggling to get to Brazil's half of the pitch. Their latest attempt is also halted for an offside.
Matheus Cunha involved in the attack as Brazil try to attack centrally. Casemiro tries to find Rodrygo in the end but the ball trickles out to Viscarra.
Time for Hydration break. The Brazil coach is giving instructions to Casemiro and other players.
Matheus Cunha, Henrique and Joelinton ON. Richarlison, Bruno Guimaraes and Renan Lodi OFF.
Another decent move from Brazil but Richarlison fails to trap the pass properly and gives the ball away.
Check Out the Neymar goal whic made the score 4-0 for Brazil, and created a piece of history as well.
NEYMAR DA SILVA SANTOS JUNIOR
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O MAIOR ARTILHEIRO DA SELEÇÃO BRASILEIRA! pic.twitter.com/oxFFb1l42A
Richarlison almost made it 5-0 for Brazil but for an excellent block. Brazil have a corner and they take it short, but then defended well by the visitors.
Goaaaaaaal!! Neymar makes history with a stunning goal. The Brazil star is now the highest scorer for his nation with his 78th goal. Rodrygo was fouled in the box, but the ball fell to Neymar who slotted it past the keeper with ease.
Raphinha Goal
📽️ - Raphinha's goal for Brazil vs Bolivia.pic.twitter.com/ZBxCGXuuSd
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The Goal Stands. It is 3-0 for Brazil and they are now out of sight for sure.
There is a VAR check for something. We don't how whether this goal will stand or not. The referee is now advised to check it by himself.
Goaaaaaal!! Rodrygo make is 3-0 for Brazil. The youngster was slipped through by Bruno Guimaraes, and he makes an emphatic finish past the Bolivian keeper.
Incredible miss from Richarlison there. The attacker did everything right but then blazed his shot over from an excellent position.
Goaaaaaal!! Raphinha doubles the lead for Brazil early in the second half. The attacker cuts in curls one past Vicarra with his left foot.
We are underway for the 2nd half.
We are back for the 2nd half in Belem. Brazil could have had a much bigger lead but Viscarra was excellent for Bolivia. Can Brazil further extend their lead? Or will we some some Bolivian bite in this half?
Neymar is just a goal away from history. The Brazil star could have had two goals but he squandered both opportunities. But he still has the 2nd half to become the no. 1 goalscorer for Brazil.

1st Half Stats