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.S., Canada, and Mexico. The two teams enter Thursday’s clash in fairly good standing – Colombia is in fourth place, and Brazil is in fifth, fully inside the group of six that will automatically qualify, with the cushion of the seventh place berth, which will send a team to the intercontinental playoffs.

Brazil corrected course somewhat after a poor start, but their vulnerabilities remain. Neymar won’t return due to a thigh injury, but the squad still boasts players like Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo.

Colombia can capitalize on Brazil’s inconsistencies for a potential win, as they previously defeated Brazil 2-1 in November 2023.

Viewing Details

• Date: Thursday, March 20
• Time: 8:45 p.m. ET
• Location: Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha, Brasília, Brazil
• Live stream: Fubo (try for free)

Odds

• Brazil: -160
• Draw: +250
• Colombia: +500

Projected Lineups

• Brazil: Alisson, Vanderson, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Arana, Gerson, Guimaraes, Rodrygo, Raphinha, Vinicius, Cunha
• Colombia: Vargas, Munoz, Lucumi, Sanchez, Mojica, Portilla, Arias, Rodriguez, Diaz, Duran

Prediction

Expect Brazil’s attacking talent to secure a narrow victory. Pick: Brazil 1, Colombia 0.