Raphinha scored again, but Brazil couldn't find a second goal despite a late red card to Venezuela in a 1-1 CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying draw on Thursday.

Vinicius Júnior is still without a goal in six matches of World Cup qualifying. He had the chance to score a potential winner after he earned the penalty in the 67th minute but his low spot kick was saved by goalkeeper Rafael Romo and the Brazil forward then shot wide from the rebound.

Brazil's path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup hit a snag after only managing a 1–1 draw with Venezuela at the Estadio Monumental de Maturín.

Brazil had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Venezuela after a quick-fire second-half strike by substitute Telasco Segovia canceled out Raphinha's opener for the dominant visitors in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

Brazil drew 1-1 against Venezuela on Thursday night. Vinicius Junior’s performance was a microcosm of the Seleção’s evening—brimming with potential yet ultimately unfulfilled. Starting on the left wing,

Brazil spurned the chance to move second in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings after being held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela on Thursday.Vinicius Junior missed a second-half penalty after a brilliant Telasco Segovia strike had cancelled out a superb Raphinha free-kick.