With Vinícius Júnior back from injury, Brazil is the overwhelming favorite to collect all three points against Venezuela.
After a shaky start, Brazil currently sits in fourth place among the 10 CONMEBOL teams vying for spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Seleção earned 16 points through its first 10 matches and capped off the October international break with victories over Chile and Peru.
Dorival Júnior's side is now gearing up to face Venezuela, a team that has not won a match since June. La Vinotinto poses a larger threat than some might expect, though; the hosts managed draws against both Uruguay and Argentina, two sides that defeated Brazil in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying matches.
Brazil will also be without Rodrygo, Éder Militão, Alisson and Bremer due to injury. Both Bremer and Militão suffered ACL injuries while Rodrygo is sidelined with a muscle injury in his left leg. Alisson, meanwhile, is still dealing with a hamstring injury he sustained on Oct. 5.
The good news is Vinícius Júnior is back with the squad after missing out in October. The winger already has 12 goals to his name for Real Madrid across all competitions this season and will look to take advantage of a weakened Venezuelan backline.
Here's what Brazil's XI could look like against Venezuela.
