Brazil 2-1 Colombia, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Late Vinicius Jr Strike Helps BRA Win

The FIFA World Cup Qualifying game between Brazil and Colombia seemed headed for a draw before Vinicius Jr rose up to the occasion just minutes before the final whistle to take his side to a stunning victory. Raphinha had scored early to give Brazil the lead by Luis Diaz had equalised the scores for Colombia before the break. The game was deep into the added time when Vinicius struck to give Brazil the winning goal.

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Updated on: 21 March 2025 3:19 pm

FIFA World Cup 2026 South American Qualifier Brazil vs Colombia football: Vinicius Junior

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Brazil vs Colombia | Photo: AP/Eraldo Peres

Brazil's Vinicius Junior, center, and teammates celebrate their team's 2-1 victory over Colombia at the end of a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, Brazil.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 South American Qualifier Brazil vs Colombia football: Raphinha

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Brazil vs Colombia | Photo: AP/Silvia Izquierdo

Brazil's Raphinha, center, and teammates celebrate their team's 2-1 victory over Colombia at the end of a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, Brazil.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Brazil vs Colombia | Photo: AP/Eraldo Peres

Brazil's Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring his side's second goal against Colombia during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, Brazil.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 South American Qualifier Brazil vs Colombia football: Jamez Rodriguez

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Brazil vs Colombia | Photo: AP/Eraldo Peres

Colombia's Jamez Rodriguez, right, and Brazil's Marquinhos battle for the ball during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, Brazil.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 South American Qualifier Brazil vs Colombia football: Wesley

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Brazil vs Colombia | Photo: AP/Eraldo Peres

Brazil's Wesley, left, and Colombia's Luis Diaz battle for the ball during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, Brazil.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 South American Qualifier Brazil vs Colombia football: Richard Rios

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Brazil vs Colombia | Photo: AP/Eraldo Peres

Colombia's Richard Rios, center, celebrates his side's opening goal against Brazil scored by teammate Luis Diaz during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, Brazil.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 South American Qualifier Brazil vs Colombia football: Rodrygo

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Brazil vs Colombia | Photo: AP/Eraldo Peres

Brazil's Rodrygo, right, and Colombia's Richard Rios battle for the ball during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, Brazil.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 South American Qualifier Brazil vs Colombia football: Luis Diaz

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Brazil vs Colombia | Photo: AP/Silvia Izquierdo

Colombia's Luis Diaz controls the ball during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Brazil at Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, Brazil.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 South American Qualifier Brazil vs Colombia football: 1

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Brazil vs Colombia | Photo: AP/Eraldo Peres

Players of Colombia line up for a team photo before the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Brazil at Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, Brazil.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 South American Qualifier Brazil vs Colombia football: 2

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Brazil vs Colombia | Photo: AP/Eraldo Peres

Players of Brazil line up for a team photo before the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Colombia at Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, Brazil.