Brazil and Uruguay Draw in Tense World Cup Qualifier
Brazil and Uruguay drew 1-1 in a pivotal World Cup qualifying match on November 19, 2024, at Arena Fonte Nova. Despite taking the lead through a deflected shot by Federico Valverde, Uruguay could not retain their advantage as Brazil's Gerson equalized with an impressive volley. Both teams struggled to create clear scoring chances, resulting in Brazil dropping to fifth in the CONMEBOL standings, while Uruguay remained comfortably in second. The game, characterized by physical play, highlighted the need for improvements in attacking execution for both squads.