Carlo Ancelotti's home debut on the Brazil bench turned into an evening to remember. In a packed and jubilant Sao Paulo stadium on his birthday, the Italian coach won his first victory with the Seleção and, with it, mathematical qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Deciding the match against Paraguay was a goal by Vinicius Junior in the 44th minute, giving Brazil three crucial points. After a disappointing draw in the opener against Ecuador, Ancelotti changed the team's face. Filing the 4-3-3, the coach opted for a more dynamic 4-2-2, with Raphinha and Martinelli wide and Vinicius alongside Matheus Cunha in a more central position. The result is a brighter and more aggressive Brazil, which creates important chances right away and puts a very closed and careful Paraguay on the ropes. The decisive goal comes from a play by Cunha, who steals the ball and serves Vinicius for the winning tap-in. The jubilation is all for Ancelotti, embraced by his players in a frame that smacks of consecration. In the second half, the Seleção suffered at times - Alisson was providential on Sanabria - but also came close to doubling the score with Martinelli and Bruno Guimarães. With this victory, Brazil rises to 25 points in the South American group, joining Ecuador in second place and putting itself permanently on the safe side: qualification for the World Cup scheduled between the United States, Mexico and Canada is official. With it, a historic record is renewed: the Seleção is the only national team ever to attend all editions of the World Cup.