The Selecao reached Russia 2018 with four games to
spare after a 13-match unbeaten run.
Brazil became the first country to qualify for the 2018
World Cup on Wednesday, as the Selecao's win and Uruguay's loss cinched a berth
in Russia.
CONMEBOL's sharpest shooters
Tite's side joins host Russia as the only two teams
with a spot in next summer's showpiece locked up. Russia is automatically in as
the host nation.
Brazil defeated Paraguay 3-0 on Wednesday evening, then
watched as Peru's 2-1 victory over Uruguay later in the night officially sealed
the Selecao's place in Russia.
Neymar back to lead resurgent Brazil
The 2014 World Cup host lost its first game in CONMEBOL
qualifying to Chile, but has not lost in the 13 subsequent matches. The stellar
run has Brazil sitting on 33 points after 14 matches, with 10 wins, one loss
and three draws.
With four games remaining in South American qualifying,
Colombia, Uruguay and Chile occupy the remaining three guaranteed World Cup
spots. Argentina, in fifth place, would have to qualify for Russia via a
playoff with an Oceania side.
Brazil's stellar run has helped bring back hope after
the host nation's 7-1 loss to Germany at the 2014 event.
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