Brazil head coach Dorival Junior made a shocking claim about his side at the competition after winning just one of their past five 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
As of Saturday, the Selecao are fourth in the CONMEBOL qualifying table after seven matches, with the most recent match ending in a 1-0 victory over Ecuador.
As they prepare to face Paraguay on Wednesday morning, Brazil will seek to build on that result to secure a spot at the global showpiece in Mexico, Canada and the United States in two years.
Junior revealed his lofty ambitions for the tournament ahead of that game.
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According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the manager said in a press conference, "We will be finalists at the 2026 World Cup.".
"You can film me while I say that. I have no doubts. We will be there."
In 2022, the nation had a disappointing World Cup campaign that saw them knocked out at the quarterfinal stage.
The Brazilians lost 4-2 on penalties to Croatia, who were knocked out by Argentina in the next round.
Additionally, the Canarinho lost to Uruguay on penalties in the quarter-finals of the recent Copa America 2024.
When the World Cup comes around in 2027, Junior will hope to be able to break what seems to have become a trend for the five-time champions.
