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Venezuela national football team, Brazil, Brazil national football team, World Cup, 2024

Brazil advances to the next round of the World Cup

The Seleção books their place after beating Venezuela 3-1

Brazil secured their place in the next round of the World Cup after beating Venezuela 3-1 on Thursday. Richarlison opened the scoring for the Seleção in the 29th minute, and Neymar doubled the lead just before halftime. Vinícius Júnior added a third goal in the second half to seal the victory. Venezuela pulled one back through Josef Martínez in the 71st minute, but it was not enough to prevent Brazil from winning. The victory means that Brazil has now won all three of their matches in the group stage and has qualified for the next round. Venezuela, meanwhile, is eliminated from the tournament after losing all three of its matches.

Brazil was the dominant team throughout the match and created several chances to score. Richarlison had a great chance to open the scoring in the 10th minute, but his header went just wide of the post. Neymar also had a good chance in the 20th minute, but his shot was saved by the Venezuelan goalkeeper. However, Brazil eventually took the lead in the 29th minute when Richarlison scored with a powerful header.

Brazil continued to press forward after scoring the opening goal and doubled their lead just before halftime. Neymar scored with a beautiful free kick from just outside the penalty area. The goal was Neymar's third of the tournament, and it moved him into a tie for the lead in the Golden Boot race.

Brazil added a third goal in the second half when Vinícius Júnior scored with a fine individual effort. The goal was Vinícius Júnior's first of the tournament, and it sealed the victory for Brazil. Venezuela pulled one back through Josef Martínez in the 71st minute, but it was not enough to prevent Brazil from winning.

The victory means that Brazil has now won all three of their matches in the group stage and has qualified for the next round. Venezuela, meanwhile, is eliminated from the tournament after losing all three of its matches.