A last-minute goal by Vinicius Júnior has secured Brazil’s 2-1 win over Colombia in World Cup qualifying and helped his team avoid more disappointment.

A last-gasp Vinicius Jr strike earned Brazil a hard-fought 2-1 win over Colombia in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

The result sees Dorival Junior's side climb to second in the CONMEBOL qualification standings and puts them seven points ahead of seventh-placed Bolivia, while a draw would have had them in sixth

CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying resumes Thursday with the headlining act of the day's action taking place in Brasilia, where Brazil will host Colombia as the pair continue their quest to qualify for the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the U.

World Cup that was Qatar 2022 means less time to prep for 2026 in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, so don't be surprised to see CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying back on your screens this fall, less than one year since Argentina beat France to the 2022 crown.